ZIM vs SL Match Prediction : 3rd T20, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025
ZIM vs SL Win Probability
31%
Zimbabwe
69%
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka To Win, 1.40
Series is locked at 1-1 after Zimbabwe managed to upset the Sri Lankans in the previous match
Both teams have a wobbly batting lineup
We think Sri Lanka's depth and experience will help it emerge victorious in this final T20
ZIM vs SL Betting Tips
First dismissal of the match to be fielder catch
You should have no issues putting this bet down. The fielders are always in the game in a T20. In the previous T20I of the series, the opening three wickets all fell as catches in the field.
Total runs for Sri Lanka after six overs to be under 48.5 runs
The Sri Lankans moved to 37 for four in their powerplay of the previous match. A score under 48.5 runs in the powerplay of this match should be on the cards, especially on a deck which is showing signs of slowing down.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankans showed a lot of fight to only lose by five wickets in the 15th over after being bowled out for a cheap 80 runs. Although not the best side on the day, the Sri Lankans proved that they won’t go down without a fight. They will no doubt be fired up to win the series in this T20I.
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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
The Zimbabweans obliterated their tourists in the previous match to draw level in this series. That moves the record to three wins to Sri Lanka and two wins to Zimbabwe in the past five matches between them.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Live-streaming and Broadcast
This is the final T20I of the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka series, taking place at Harare Sports Club on Sunday, 7 September 2025. The Fancode app will provide live-streaming for this game in India.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
ZIM vs SL Team Previews
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe missed the 2024 T20 World Cup after a shock Africa qualifier exit, proving that the home side has vulnerabilities under pressure. Recent evidence is grim, with heavy series defeats and only one T20I series win in the last eight.
The side remains dangerously over-reliant on its veterans. He’s still an elite T20 cricketer but asking a 39-year-old to carry the batting, finish with the ball, and inspire the fielding most days is more hopeful than a reliable plan. Another experienced cricketer in Sean Williams struggled to get going when he departed after two balls for zero in the previous innings.
There’s pace quality in Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, together with handy role players such as Ryan Burl, but against sharper units, they’ve lacked a closing punch. Tinotenda Maposa has looked close to toothless with only one wicket across both games.
The home tri-series disappointment against South Africa and New Zealand was proof that the side has an Achilles heel against stronger sides.
Zimbabwe Expected 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
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Sri Lanka
Opening the batting, Pathum Nissanka is the titan who soaks up new-ball pressure and cashes in when the pitch gets better. He has nearly 400 T20I runs in his last ten innings. Kusal Mendis provides the tempo alongside Nissanka with 16 T20I half-centuries to his record.
Newer to the lineup are Nuwanidu Fernando and Kamil Mishara, who deepen the top order, giving Sri Lanka multiple right-left combinations to tailor the approach. Fernando’s highest T20 score is a daunting 126 not out.
Asalanka’s composure and clean striking keep the middle order going. Kamindu Mendis should puzzle opponents with his dashing strokes. Together, they have accumulated eight T20I half-centuries with over 1600 runs. Dushan Hemantha adds handy all-round skills to keep Asalanka’s options wide open.
The ever-crafty Maheesh Theekshana has the flexibility to play on all conditions and be effective in any moment of the game. He grabbed a wicket towards the middle of the last game. Dushmantha Chameera’s high-140s pace brings venom to the new ball overs and bite at the death.
Six-foot-six left-armer Binura Fernando offers bounce and a different angle to squeeze in the middle-overs. He came up with a tidy one for 14 in the previous match.
Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando
ZIM vs SL Toss Prediction
In both matches of this T20I series, the captains winning the toss have elected to bowl first and generally received the benefits of that choice. Both matches have been won by bowling first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Harare pitch has produced some indifferent conditions with a high-scoring game in the first T20I, followed by a low-scoring second T20I. Zimbabwe’s 175 for seven and Sri Lanka’s 80 all out show how variable the pitch at this venue can be. The typical trend at the ground is a decent amount of seam movement with the new ball, before the hard, dry surface starts to slow down.
A sunny day is in store to end this T20I series. There is no rain expected. Adding to that, the temperatures will be up to nearly 30 degrees Celsius.
ZIM vs SL: Who Will Win?
Both teams will have the energy to go for a win in this match after the series has gone all square. The Sri Lankans will be the stronger side on paper and would be worth a win with the amount of T20 experience on their roster.
Bet on Sri Lanka to win.
ZIM vs SL win percentage stands at 66% in favor of SL.
Todays Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to Win.
