Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The Sri Lanka cricket team will be led by Dasun Shanaka, while the experienced Sikandar Raza will be the captain of Zimbabwe.
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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025, 5th Match

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, Sri Lanka cricket team vs Zimbabwe , to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best SL vs ZIM today Dream11 team prediction.
SL vs ZIM Match Preview
Sri Lanka will be up against Zimbabwe in the fifth match of the T20I series. This match will be played at Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka is currently bottom of the table with two losses in two matches. They suffered a defeat in the previous match against Pakistan by seven wickets. This is a must-win game for them to keep their qualification for the final hopes alive.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe have one win and two losses in three matches. They lost the previous match against Pakistan by 69 runs. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Details
| Series | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 5th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| Match Start Time | 6:30 PM IST, 25th November, 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Zimbabwe's all-rounder batsman Ryan Burl was the leading run scorer for his team in the last match against Pakistan. He scored 67 runs off 49 balls and will be an excellent pick for the SL vs ZIM today Dream11 team prediction.
- The right-arm offbreak bowler Sikandar Raza was the standout for Zimbabwe in the last match against Zimbabwe. He took two wickets in a 4-over spell. He is expected to be a key player in today's SL vs ZIM Dream11 prediction.
- Sri Lanka's middle-order batsman Janith Liyanage was the leading run scorer for his team in the previous match against Zimbabwe. He scored 41 runs off 38 balls. He will be a great choice for the SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction team match.
- The right-arm medium-fast bowler, Dushmantha Chameera, was the top bowler for the Sri Lanka team in their previous game. He took two wickets in a 4-over spell. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction today match.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Ryan Burl (ZIM) | 67 Runs |
| Janith Liyanage (SL) | 41 Runs |
| Sikandar Raza (ZIM) | 2 Wickets |
| Dushmantha Chameera (SL) | 2 Wickets |
SL vs ZIM Injury Updates Today
Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.
SL vs ZIM Toss Prediction
We can expect Zimbabwe skipper, Sikandar Raza, to win the toss in the 5th T20I match of the tri-series and choose to bowl. Given the pitch analysis and chasing record of the Rawalpindi Stadium.
Record of Chasing Teams at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The chasing record at Rawalpindi Stadium is good. A total of 13 games have been played here in T20Is, and 8 matches were won by the chasing team, and 3 matches were won by the team batting first. The remaining 2 games ended without a result.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 62% |
SL vs ZIM Probable Playing 11
Both teams have world-class players who can change the course of the match. Dasun Shanaka will lead Zimbabwe while the experienced all-rounder is Zimbabwe's captain. Let's take a look at the Probable playing 11 of both teams for a better SL vs ZIM Dream11 team prediction.
| Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI | Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | Sikandar Raza (c) |
| Pathum Nissanka | Brendan Taylor (wk) |
| Kusal Perera (wk) | Tadiwanashe Marumani |
| Kusal Mendis | Brian Bennett |
| Kamindu Mendis | Ryan Burl |
| Janith Liyanage | Brad Evans |
| Kamil Mishara | Tashinga Musekiwa |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Tony Munyonga |
| Eshan Malinga | Graeme Cremer |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Tinotenda Maposa |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Richard Ngarava |
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Highest run scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Brian Bennett and Janith Liyanage are the top runners for their respective teams. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
- Brad Evans and Wanindu Hasaranga are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams. According to the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Dream11 prediction, these players will be a threat to the opposition in this upcoming game.
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorers | Brian Bennett and Janith Liyanage |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Brad Evans and Wanindu Hasaranga |
SL vs ZIM Captain & Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett are the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance, according to the ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction.
- For vice-captains, Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis are the perfect choices. Both are experienced players and will be excellent picks for the SL vs ZIM prediction today match.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett |
| Vice-Captain | Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis |
Top Picks for PAK vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
- SL batter Kusal Perera looked in good form scoring 25 runs in the previous match against Pakistan. Back him to do well.
- Sikandar Raza is a quality all-rounder and will give points with both batting and bowling. He is one of the best all-rounders in the world and will be a top pick for this match.
| Players |
|---|
| Kusal Perera |
| Sikandar Raza |
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Budget Picks for PAK vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
- Ryan Burl was excellent in the previous match scoring 67 runs. He will be a budget pick against this opposition.
- Dushmantha Chameera scalped two wickets in the last game and will spearhead the bowling attack for Sri Lanka.
| Players |
|---|
| Ryan Burl |
| Dushmantha Chameera |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: K Perera
Batters: B Bennett, P Nissanka, J Liyanage
All-rounders: S Raza, R Burl, B Evans, D Shanaka, W Hasaranga
Bowlers: R Ngarava, D Chameera
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Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: B Bennett, P Nissanka, K Mishara
All-rounders: S Raza, R Burl, B Evans, W Hasaranga
Bowlers: R Ngarava, D Chameera, E Malinga
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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today (5th Match) Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 Players to Avoid
- Munyonga struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
- Tinotenda Maposa has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your SL vs ZIM Dream11 today team prediction.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| T Munyonga | 6.0 credits | 5 points |
| T Maposa | 6.5 credits | 19 points |
SL vs ZIM Weather Report & Pitch Report at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- The weather in Rawalpindi for the 5th Match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 is expected to be clear. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
- The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is balanced. It is one of the premier cricket stadiums in Pakistan. The pitch's good bounce initially allows batsmen to play their shots freely, but as the game progresses, spinners may receive assistance. The average first-innings score at this venue is 150 runs.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 runs |
SL vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 10 matches in T20. Out of these 10 games, Sri Lanka have won 7, whereas Zimbabwe have come out victorious on 3 occasions.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (SL) | 7 |
| Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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