In the match 38 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in a crucial Group B encounter. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday. Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have showcased excellent form in the tournament and have qualified for the Super 8 stage.
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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 38th Match
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Zimbabwe’s last match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, and they currently hold second spot in the points table. On the other hand, Sri Lanka continued their dominance in their last match against Australia. Bowling first, they restricted Australia to a below-par total of 181 runs and then comfortably chased down the target with two overs to spare.
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is one of the best batsmen in the world who consistently performs at the top of the order. He scored a memorable century in the last match against Australia. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the tournament with 168 runs in three matches. For the SL vs ZIM Dream11 team prediction, both these Sri Lankan players can be the captaincy picks.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 19th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | SL vs ZIM T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 100 Runs |
| Dushan Hemantha | Sri Lanka | 3 Wickets |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 64 Runs |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 4 Wickets |
SL vs ZIM Toss Prediction
The rain is in the forecast, so the toss-winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first. Overcast skies will favour bowlers, and if DLS method comes into play, chasing becomes easier. As a result, it is most likely that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka will opt to bowl first after winning the toss, as per the SL vs ZIM Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 20% |
SL vs ZIM Playing 11 (Probable)
| Sri Lanka Playing 11 | Zimbabwe Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | Brian Bennett |
| Pathum Nissanka | Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) |
| Kusal Perera | Dion Mayers |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | Ryan Burl |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Sikandar Raza (c) |
| Kamindu Mendis | Brad Evans |
| Dushan Hemantha | Tony Munyonga |
| Dunith Wellalage | Tashinga Musekiwa |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Wellington Masakadza |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Graeme Cremer |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Blessing Muzarabani |
SL vs ZIM Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Kusal Mendis and Brian Bennett |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Sikandar Raza and Blessing Muzarabani |
SL vs ZIM Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis |
| Vice-Captain | Sikandar Raza and Pavan Rathnayake |
Top Picks for SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pavan Rathnayake | Sri Lanka | Batsman |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
Budget Picks for SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Zimbabwe | Batsman |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, T Marumani
All-rounders: S Raza, K Mendis, D Wellalage, D Hemantha, B Evans, B Bennett
Bowlers: M Theekshana, B Muzarabani

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, P Rathnayake
All-rounders: S Raza, R Burl, K Mendis, D Hemantha, B Evans, B Bennett
Bowlers: D Chameera, W Masakadza

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SL vs ZIM based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today (38th Match) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| B Curran | 7.5 |
| G Cremer | 7.5 |
SL vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 runs |
SL vs ZIM H2H Record
| 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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