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SL vs ZIM statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 5th Tri-series T20I

Akshita Patel

Sri Lanka to face Zimbabwe in Tri-Series [Source: @ZimCricketv/X.com]Sri Lanka to face Zimbabwe in Tri-Series [Source: @ZimCricketv/X.com]

For the second last fixture of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025, Sri Lanka will clash with Zimbabwe. The match will be held on Tuesday, November 25, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 6:30 PM IST.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been the worst team of the Tri-Series with two losses in as many games. The last time they faced Zimbabwe, Brad Evans outperformed the Lankans with 3 wickets in 4 overs while conceding just 9 runs. 

Only Dasun Shanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored in double digits. Sri Lanka must avoid such a humiliating collapse to stay alive in the final race.

Zimbabwe

Apart from the win against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe have not been very competitive. They lost two games against Pakistan. Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl have impressed with sizeable runs, but overall, the team is lacking collective effort. 

Still, Zimbabwe hold a better chance at qualifying for the final since they have two points on the table, whereas Sri Lanka find themselves at the bottom with zero points.

SL vs ZIM head-to-head overview

Sri Lanka have played 10 T20Is against Zimbabwe from 2008 to 2025. The former won seven games, while Zimbabwe also managed to win 3 games.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report

The Rawalpindi Stadium has hosted four T20 matches in the last week, and the pitch now looks dry and worn. There are visible spike marks, and spinners are expected to get a good grip and turn. 

Batters may need to take risks against the new ball, as scoring against slower bowlers could become difficult as the match progresses. 

The weather is expected to be clear, with no major rain threat. So far, the four matches in this series have seen an even record for teams batting first and second. However, the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first and chase the target.

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe probable playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza

Top run-scorers in SL vs ZIM T20Is

We are only considering players from the current squad.

Brian Bennett - 226 runs

Brian He has scored 226 runs in 7 matches against Sri Lanka in T20Is, including a highest score of 81. He averages 37.66 with a strike rate of 132.94, making him a key batter for Zimbabwe. 

Sikandar Raza - 185 runs

Raza has made 185 runs in 7 matches versus Sri Lanka, with a top score of 62. He strikes at 134.05 and has hit 16 fours and 6 sixes in this rivalry.

Pathum Nissanka - 138 runs

Pathum Nissanka has scored 138 runs in 7 games against Zimbabwe, with a highest score of 55. He averages 23.00 and boasts an impressive strike rate of 140.81.

Top wicket-takers in SL vs ZIM T20Is

We are only considering players from the current squad.

Dushmantha Chameera - 12 wickets

Chameera has taken 12 wickets in 7 matches against Zimbabwe in T20Is, with best figures of 3/19. He averages 15.83 and concedes runs at an economy of 7.30.

Wanindu Hasaranga - 10 wickets

Hasaranga has picked up 10 wickets in just 4 matches, recording a superb best of 4/15. He boasts an outstanding average of 10.70 and an economy rate of 6.68.

Sikandar Raza - 9 wickets

Raza has claimed 9 wickets in 7 matches versus Sri Lanka, with best bowling figures of 3/11. He maintains a tidy economy of 5.66 and an average of 16.88.

SL vs ZIM key stats

Sri Lanka key records

  • Pathum Nissanka has scored 508 runs in 15 T20Is played in 2025 with 33.86 average, 146.39 strike rate, including one hundred and three fifties.
  • With the ball, Dushmantha Chameera has picked 18 wickets in 11 T20Is played this year. He had a 18.72 average with 7.83 economy.
  • In the last game against Zimbabwe, Wanindu Hasaranga picked 3 wickets in 4 overs while conceding 32 runs.
  • At Rawalpindi Stadium, Dushmantha Chameera has picked 3 wickets in two games with 8.00 economy.
  • Pathum Nissanka vs Richard Ngarava - 46 runs, 39 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Ryan Burl vs Dushmantha Chameera - 19 runs, 16 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Sikandar Raza vs Dushmantha Chameera - 46 runs, 21 balls, 4 dismissals

Zimbabwe key records

  • The year 2025 has been terrific for Brian Bennett. He has scored 902 runs in 24 T20Is with 37.58 average, 148.59 strike rate, including one hundred and six fifties.
  • With the ball, Richard Ngarava has claimed 30 wickets in 23 T20Is played in 2025 with 19.76 average, 7.73 economy, including a four-wicket-haul.
  • In the ongoing T20I series, Bennett has scored 107 runs in 3 games with a 128.92 strike rate.
  • Brad Evans has been Zimbabwe’s highest wicket-taker with 6 wickets in 3 games at 15.67 economy.
  • Pathum Nissanka vs Brad Evans - 23 runs, 17 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Brian Bennett vs Nuwan Thushara - 40 runs, 26 balls, 0 dismissals
  • Sikandar Raza vs Nuwan Thushara - 21 runs, 8 balls, 0 dismissals

Records that can be broken in SL vs ZIM 5th T20I of Tri-Series

  • Pathum Nissanka is 77 runs away from becoming Sri Lanka’s highest run-scorer in T20Is.
  • Kusal Mendis is 21 runs away from becoming Sri Lanka’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is.
  • Dasun Shanka is 43 runs away from completing 1700 T20I runs.
  • Brian Bennett is 46 runs away from completing 1700 T20I runs.
  • Sikandar Raza is 54 runs away from completing 2900 T20I runs.