ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025, 2nd T20I

After Sri Lanka (SL) dominated Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the two-match ODI series and completely whitewashed the home team by 2-0, the tour continued with the three-match T20 series, as the second match was held at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 6. With this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the ZIM vs SL, to help you with a better understanding of a fantasy game.

ZIM vs SL Match Preview

Sri Lanka claimed victory in the opening encounter by four wickets and currently leads the series 1-0. Their bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 175 in the first innings before the batting unit finished the job with authority as they chased it down in 19.1 overs. Zimbabwe, playing at home, will be keen to bounce back and keep the series alive after falling short in the first game. They showed promise in patches but will need more consistency across the bowling department to challenge a strong Sri Lankan side. With Sri Lanka eyeing a series win and Zimbabwe fighting to level the contest, we can expect another closely fought match between these two sides.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Match Details

ZIM vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Pathum Nissanka is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the previous game with 55 runs in just 32 balls, including 6 boundaries.
• One of the best bowlers in the world, Dushmantha Chameera, showed an incredible bowling performance for the Sri Lanka Team as he took 3 wickets in a 4-over spell.
• From the Zimbabwe team, opener Brian Bennett was the leading run scorer for his team as he scored 81 runs in 57 balls with 12 fours.
• Right-arm medium fast bowler Richard Ngarava was the standout bowler for his team as he took 2 wickets in 4 overs.

ZIM vs SL Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, for the three-match T20 series, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from the previous games to be included in their ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team

ZIM vs SL Toss Prediction

We can expect Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza to win the toss in the second match of the series against Sri Lanka and choose to bowl. Given the pitch analysis and chasing record of the Harare Sports Club. Bowling first could be an advantage in the ZIM vs SL today's match prediction Dream11.

Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club

The chasing record at the Harare Sports Club is poor, as the total of 68 matches have been played on this very ground, where 37 games have been won by a team that batted first; on the other hand 29 matches have been won by a team while chasing here, with 2 contests being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain, which makes poor chasing record of 45% at the Harare Sports Club.

ZIM vs SL Probable Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe Playing 11

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Brian Bennett and Pathum Nissanka are the leading run scorers for their respective teams in the series so far, and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect the same kind of performance from them in the second T20I.
• Dushmantha Chameera and Richard Ngarava are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams, and among the players who are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition.

ZIM vs SL Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are suitable captain choices, as both players are experienced players for the Sri Lanka team in their respective roles and are also highly rated in Dream11 points. This certainly makes them players to watch in the upcoming match.
• Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza are good vice-captain choices for this upcoming T20I match, as both players are well-recognised all-rounders who can be the match winners for the Zimbabwe team.

Top Picks for ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Kusal Mendis and Sean Williams are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them dream11 team predictions for ZIM vs SL.

Budget Picks for ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Brian Bennett and Dushmantha Chameera are among the most solid and trustworthy players from ZIM vs SL today match Dream11 prediction, respectively, and can change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: K Mendis
• Batters: C Asalanka, P Nissanka, B Bennett
• All-rounders: S Raza, S Williams, K Mendis, D Hemantha
• Bowlers: D Chameera, R Ngarava, M Theekshana

ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: K Mendis, K Perera
• Batters: R Burl, P Nissanka, B Bennett
• All-rounders: S Raza, S Williams, K Mendis
• Bowlers: D Chameera, B Muzarabani, N Thushara

ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Players to Avoid

• Fernando struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
• Gwandu 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 ZIM vs SL Dream11 today team prediction.

ZIM vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club

• The second T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025, is expected to be played under clear skies, as the weather will be mostly sunny with no indication of rain during the time of the game. The average temperature during the time of the contest is expected to be around 28°C, with the humidity around 55% and the speed of wind around 20km/hr.
• According to the Harare Sports Club pitch report, the surface at the Harare Sports Club is a bit on the slower side. The batters will have to be patient early on in their innings. They will have to adapt to the conditions before they can start playing high-risk strokes.

ZIM vs SL Head-to-Head Records

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 7 matches in T20. Out of these 7 games, Sri Lanka have won 6 whereas Zimbabwe have come out victorious on 1 occasion.

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