Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 38th Match World Cup 2026 Dream11 today match prediction. World Cup T20. Who will win today match SL vs ZIM? We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips by Raja Babu with Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction. World Cup toss prediction. Live score with ball-by-ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
Full Details of Today Match Prediction
The world is ready to witness yet another big battle of World Cup T20. The 38th match of World Cup T20 2026 is scheduled to be played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on Thursday, 19th February 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. We are posting safe, accurate, and secure today match prediction of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
SL vs ZIM Match Review
Sri Lanka had performed well in this edition of T20 World Cup and they are the best performing team of Group B. They had won their all three matches played and are leading the points table of Group B. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match. Zimbabwe had also performed well in this tournament. They had played three matches with two wins to their name while their one match came without any result. They are holding the second position on the points table of Group B. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match.
Sri Lanka Reviews
Sri Lanka had won their previous match of this tournament against Australia with the margin of eight wickets. They won the toss and decided to field first but the performance of their bowling unit was not much impressive and they leaked 181 runs. They sent the full team of Australia back to the pavilion in 20 overs. They used seven bowlers in the previous match where Dushan Hemantha was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with three wickets to his name in four overs against 37 runs. Dushmantha Chameera also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket while he was charged for 36 runs in four overs.
Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, and Kamindu Mendis also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket each while Matheesha Pathirana and the skipper, Dasun Shanaka were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket. The batting order of Sri Lanka performed well in the previous match and they chased the target of 183 runs in 18 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side who remained not out after scoring 100 runs on 52 balls with the help of ten boundaries and five huge sixes. Kusal Mendis also performed well in the previous match and scored 51 runs on 38 balls and he smashed six boundaries and one huge six during his inning. Pavan Rathnayake remained not out after scoring 28 runs while Kusal Perera could manage to score one run.
Zimbabwe Reviews
The previous match of Zimbabwe was abandoned due to rain against Ireland and they won their most recent match of this tournament against Australia with the margin of 23 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was not much impressive and they could manage to score 169 runs in their 20 overs. Brian Bennett was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side who remained not out after scoring 64 runs on 56 balls with the help of seven boundaries. Tadiwanashe Marumani also performed well in the previous match and scored 35 runs on 21 balls with the help of seven boundaries.
Ryan Burl also performed well in the previous match and scored 35 runs while the skipper, Sikandar Raza remained not out after scoring 25 runs. The bowling unit of Zimbabwe performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 170 runs. They leaked 146 runs and sent the full team of Australia back to the pavilion in 19.3 overs. They used seven bowlers in the previous match where Blessing Muzarabani was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with four wickets to his name in four overs against 17 runs. Brad Evans also performed well in the previous match and picked three wickets while he was charged for 23 runs in 3.3 overs. Wellington Masakadza and Ryan Burl picked one wicket each while Dion Myers, Graeme Cremer, and the skipper, Sikandar Raza were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Head to Head Matches Record
Sri Lanka had faced Zimbabwe in 11 T20 cricket matches where they had won eight matches while Zimbabwe had won three matches against Sri Lanka.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka is overall a strong team as compared to the Zimbabwe at least on papers. According to our T20 World Cup match prediction, Sri Lanka is the favorite team who will win this match. There are many factors that make Sri Lanka a favorite team to win this match. Some of the key factors are mentioned as under:
- Sri Lanka is a strong and experianced team
- The batting order of Sri Lanka is strong
- The bowling unit of Sri Lanka is also strong
- Zimbabwe is also a strong team
- The bowling unit of Zimbabwe is strong
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams
Sri Lanka is full of experianced and young players of the t20 foramt. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well known hitter of t20 format are the part of the squad of this team, so the winning chances of today match for Sri Lanka have been increased. The equation of who will win today cricket match prediction and who will win the cricket match today is mentioned as under.
Sri Lanka has a 58% chance to win this match
Zimbabwe has a 42% chance to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all games of World Cup T20. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these kind of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to bat first. Remember that a total of six matches of ICC T20 World Cup had been played on this venue and all matches were won by batting first team.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 38th match of World Cup T20 2026 is going to be held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. We had observed in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this venue is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and run-scoring is not much easy in ealy and middle overs. We are hoping that the surface is bound to get slower and be a bit more difficult for batting in this match. A score of 180 is going to be tough to chase.
Weather Report for Today Match
The weather forecast for today match in Colombo is predicting some clouds around on match day and the weather forecast is also predicting some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.
Who Will Win Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match World Cup 2026
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Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Key Players to Watch
Pathum Nissanka, Dushan Hemantha, Sikandar Raza, and Blessing Muzarabani are key players to watch in this match.
Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match
Dream11 Prediction for Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe,is mentioned under.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Team
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Thursday, 19th February 2026
Time: 09:30 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL / 03:00 PM IST
Today Match Venue Details, Facts, and History
Stadium: R.Premadasa Stadium
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Opened: 1986
Capacity: 35,000
Known As: Khettarama Stadium (until June 1994)
Ends: Khettarama End, Scoreboard End
Time Zone: UTC +05:30
Home To: Sri Lanka
Floodlights: Yes
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
Total Matches: 63
Matches won batting first: 27
Matches won bowling first: 35
Average 1st innings Score: 144
Average 2nd innings Score: 128
Highest total recorded: 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL
Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (17.2 Ovs) By AFG vs ENG
Highest score chased: 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL
Lowest score defended: 115/6 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs SL
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan.
Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Squad
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran.
Disclaimer
We have provided you above-mentioned today match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the 38th and decision will be yours.
