We are in the fifth match of the Pakistan Tri-Series 2025, and it is a do-or-die match for the Sri Lanka team, having lost both of their matches so far. Basically, the match will start at 6 PM local time, whereas it will be 6.30 PM as per Indian Standard Time. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is the venue for the match. What are your Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 5th T20 Predictions?
Sri Lanka has played two matches in the Tri-series so far. One against the host Pakistan and the other against Zimbabwe, and have lost both. On the other hand, Zimbabwe has played three matches so far, two against Pakistan, which they lost, and one against Sri Lanka, which they eventually won.
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Do or Die match for Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 5th T20 Predictions
The Sri Lanka team needs to win this match, and if they fail to win, it is all over for them in the Tri-series. Although they will have one game to play but it will only be for pride. Zimbabwe performed brilliantly the last time they played against Sri Lanka in this tri-series.
Sri Lanka is struggling as they have been losing on a regular basis, but surely it takes one match for a team like them to gain back the momentum, and this could be the match. Our Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 5th T20 Predictions are Sri Lanka to win this match.
Head-to-Head in T20Is: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Both teams, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, have played a total of nine matches against each other in the T20I format so far. It is fair to say that the Sri Lankan team has enjoyed pure dominance. They have won seven out of the nine matches, whereas Zimbabwe could only win two.
In the two matches that Zimbabwe have won, the last match that both these teams played was won by Zimbabwe. It was the first match in this tri-series where Zimbabwe rattled Sri Lanka as they bowled them out for just 95. The Zimbabwe team won the match by 67 runs.
Teams news & Playing 11
There are no injuries to any of the players from both teams, and we don’t expect any major changes to the playing eleven of both teams. Sri Lanka can surely make some:
Sri Lanka XI:
- Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, and Charith Asalanka
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, and Matheesha Pathirana
Zimbabwe XI:
- Batsmen: Tadiwanashe Marumani and Craig Ervine
- Wicketkeeper: Brendan Taylor
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, and Luke Jongwe
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, and Tendai Chatara