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ZIM vs SL Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of 2nd T20I

Akshita Patel

Zimbabwe to clash with Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I [Source: @ZimCricketv, @OfficialSLC/X.com]Zimbabwe to clash with Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I [Source: @ZimCricketv, @OfficialSLC/X.com]

Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the 3-game series on Saturday, September 06. The clash will be held at the Harare Sports Club at 5:00 PM IST.

Sri Lanka have heavily dominated Zimbabwe on this white-ball tour. After winning the ODI series 2-0, the visitors also won the first T20I by 4 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

With pride and the series at stake, the host team, led by Sikandar Raza, will be desperate and equally motivated to put up a tough fight. Ahead of the clash, here’s a brief look at the statistical history.

ZIM vs SL Head-To-Head Overview

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have faced each other 7 times in the T20I format. Out of this, 6 times, the Lankans have emerged victorious, while Zimbabwe has a sole victory in their tally.

Zimbabwe And Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

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

Sri Lanka

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

Top Run Scorers In ZIM vs SL

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Brian Bennett - 145 Runs

Experienced Zimbabwean opener Brian Bennett is the leading run scorer in this matchup. In 4 games, Bennett hammered a total of 145 runs with a 48.33 average, a 149.48 strike rate and a fifty.

Sikandar Raza - 108 Runs

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza is dominating T20I cricket at 39. In 4 clashes against Sri Lanka, Raza accumulated 108 runs with a 133.33 strike rate and a half-century.

Pathum Nissanka - 97 Runs

The experienced opener has 97 runs against Zimbabwe in 4 T20I innings. With a sole fifty, Nissanka also maintained a 32.33 average and 149.23 strike rate.

Top Wicket-Takers In ZIM vs SL

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Maheesh Theekshana - 7 wickets

Sri Lanka’s spin wizard Maheesh Theekshana notably has 7 wickets against Zimbabwe in 4 innings. He conceded 93 runs in 15.1 overs with a 13.28 average. 

Dushmantha Chameera - 6 wickets

Fast bowler Chameera is another key bowler with significant success against Zimbabwe in T20Is. He picked up 6 wickets in 14 overs bowled across 4 games with an 18.50 average.

Blessing Muzarabani - 5 wickets

Zimbabwe’s premium fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has 5 wickets to his name in 4 T20Is vs Sri Lanka. He bowled a total of 13.1 overs and conceded 126 runs with a 25.20 average.

ZIM vs SL Key Stats

Zimbabwe Key Records

  • Brian Bennett will be Zimbabwe's trump card against Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I. He has the best average against the Lankans (48.33) with 145 runs, including a fifty and 23 boundaries. 
  • When it comes to supremacy at Harare Sports Club, Sikandar Raza leads by a country mile. He has 686 runs in 33 T20Is with 4 fifties and a 123.15 strike rate. Raza also has 18 wickets to his name at this venue in 30 T20I innings with a 36.38 average.
  • Dushmantha Chameera will keep an eye on Sikandar Raza, particularly. In 23 balls that he bowled to Raza in the T20Is in the past, the Zimbabwean skipper hit 41 runs but got dismissed twice. 
  • Maheesh Theekshana has historically contained Brian Bennett in T20Is, as the opener has scored only 16 runs off 15 balls against a spinner and was dismissed once.
  • One worrying thing for Zimbabwe is its record at Harare Sports Club. Their win/loss ratio is 0.300 at this venue with 12 wins and 40 losses in 54 T20Is. Their average runs scored per over is 7.12. 
  • Brian Bennett tends to dominate right-arm medium bowlers in T20Is. Out of 261 balls faced, he has scored 392 runs with a 150.2 strike rate and 15 dismissals.

Sri Lanka Key Records

  • For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka has a great record against Zimbabwe. Out of the 97 runs, 55 of them were scored at Harare Sports Club. 
  • Nissanka also tends to enjoy batting against left-arm medium bowlers, with 233 runs historically scored off 172 balls in T20Is. Though he was dismissed 4 times, the average of 58.2 speaks for itself. Hence, Pathum can target Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava in the 2nd T20I.
  • At Harare Sports Club, Dushmantha Chameera has seen success with 3 wickets in a solitary innings. He also has a great record against right-handers: 36 wickets and a 7.94 economy in 56 innings.
  • Maheesh Theekshana will be key with 23 wickets against left-handers in T20Is. His economy (6.55) is also impressive. 
  • Sri Lanka’s win percentage in T20Is this year is around 60, which indicates their sublime form in the shorter format.
  • This year, Sri Lanka’s team average in T20Is is 24.22. Though the number is not impressive, bowlers tend to save the game for them often.

Records That Can Be Broken In ZIM vs SL 2nd T20I

  • Kamindu Mendis needs 57 runs to complete 500 T20I runs
  • Sean Williams is 54 runs away from 1400 T20I runs
  • Brian Bennett is 52 runs away from 1000 T20I runs
  • Dushmantha Chameera is 2 wickets away from 60 T20I wickets