SL vs ZIM, 5th T20I, Cricket Tips: The T20I tri-series is heading towards the final as Pakistan have already booked a place in the final. The fifth game will see a contest between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, and this match will virtually determine the second finalist. This game will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The action will start at 6:30 PM IST on Tuesday. Zimbabwe have won one game out of three played in this tri-series. That one win came against Sri Lanka only. Meanwhile, the Islanders have lost one game each against both opponents and are searching for their maiden win.
SL vs ZIM: Match Details
Date: November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
SL vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can tune into the Sports TV YouTube channel to catch the action of the SL vs ZIM T20I on Tuesday.
SL vs ZIM: Head-to-Head
Total Matches: 10
Sri Lanka: 07
Zimbabwe: 03
No-result/Tied: 00
SL vs ZIM: Ground Pitch Report
The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has proved to be spin-friendly. Bowlers have had more to bowl with. Fast bowlers are getting swing with the hard ball. However, as the game goes on, the pitch gets slow, and spinners are getting grip. There has been some dew as well in the evening.
SL vs ZIM: Possible XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza
SL vs ZIM: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Pathum Nissanka has been the match-winner with the bat for Sri Lanka in the last year or so. For Zimbabwe, a lot will depend on how Brian Bennett gives them the start.
Probable Best Bowler
Brad Evans has the most wickets for Zimbabwe, and he is taking wickets every time he comes to ball. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga is the key. His four overs can change the situation.
Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka had two poor games but they are the better side bewteen the two. Hence, we predict Sri Lanka to win this game on Tuesday.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
