Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 38th T20 WC Match Prediction, Preview, Betting Insights and Who will win today’s match between SL vs ZIM?

Sri Lanka (SL) to take on Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the 38th match and last match in Group B at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Feb 19, 2026. Both the teams are qualified for the Super Eight stage in this T20 WC and Zimbabwe has been qualified for the first time, on the other hand Sri Lanka are leading in the Group B. Looking at the performance Sri Lanka are more favourite in this match. Let’s break down expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and SL vs ZIM 38th T20 WC Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?

Team Performance

Sri Lanka: Team Preview & Performance

Sri Lanka, a co-host in T20 WC 2026, performed well in this tournament by winning three consecutive matches and became the first team to enter the Super Eight stage in Group B. Now facing Zimbabwe in the 38th match.

The Lankans remain on an unbeatable streak, they have won all three of their group matches so far against Ireland, Oman, and Australia.

Their dominant victory against Australia notable performance was an 8-wicket win, where Pathum Nissanka smashed the first century of the 2026 tournament (100 off 52 balls*) and supporting the batting line-up Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake have also been key contributors, both scoring half-centuries in their 105-run win over Oman.

While in the bowling Maheesh Theekshana the mystery spinner leading the attack picked up 3/23 against Ireland with 5.92 economy and Dushmantha Chameera leading in the pace bowling attack provides crucial early strikes in the Power play and in replacement of Hasaranga injury Dushan Hemantha plays a key supporting role in the bowling. As another major blow up for Sri Lanka Pathirana ruled out of T20 WC due to hamstring injury suffered against Australia. Dilshan Madushanka is set to replace Pathirana.

Overall the team is leading in this tournament and looks stronger to win this match against Zimbabwe to keep their winning streak.

Zimbabwe: Team Preview & Recent Performance

Zimbabwe has made history in T20 WC by entering the second stage of the tournament for the first time. Known as Giant Killers, they secured their spot primarily through a stunning 23-run win over Australia, where they defended 169 thanks to Blessing Muzarabani’s 4-wicket haul.

Their previous match against Ireland was called off due to rain and in the opening match they defeated Oman by 8 wickets. After two consecutive wins they made their place in the Super Eight stage with 5 points and a net run rate of 1.984.

Brian Bennett was the key performer scoring 64* against Australia while skipper Sikandar Raza has been more of a strategic anchor this tournament, he remains the backbone of the side and recently regained his spot as the No. 1 T20I all-rounder in the world.

The bowling unit has been led effectively by Muzarabani and Brad Evans with Blessing Muzarabani being the leading wicket-taker. Bennett and Muzarabani have been instrumental in Zimbabwe’s historic run, which included a landmark 23-run victory over Australia and their first ever qualification for the Super Eight stage.

Now heading into this match against Lanka they will look to pull off another upset and keep themselves a strong contender in this tournament.

Check: SL vs ZIM 38th Match Live score

SL vs ZIM Today’s Match Weather Condition

• Temperature: 32°C high and low 24°C
• Humidity: 75%
• Rain: 50%
• Wind direction: Northeast
• Wind speed: 15 – 25 km/h

SL vs ZIM Today’s Pitch Report & Toss Condition

The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch for the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe clash is expected to be a decent surface to bat on early but will gradually start to favor the spinners as the match goes on. So far in the 2026 T20 World Cup this venue has been a strong batting first ground with teams winning all three completed matches after choosing to bat, including Zimbabwe’s famous upset over Australia, and the average first innings score here has been around 175.

The surface does offer some early bounce for the pacers but tends to slow down as the innings progresses which makes chasing quite difficult. However, there is a 60 to 90% chance of rain on February 19 which could change things and the toss winner might actually consider bowling first to take advantage of the DLS method if the match gets shortened due to the weather.

SL vs ZIM Today’s Match Prediction

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first are the favorites to win today’s 38th T20 WC 2026 match. Looking at both teams and their previous results in this tournament, both teams clearly look the stronger and our expert analysis gives SL 65% chance of winning this match.

SL vs ZIM – Probable Playing XI (T20 WC 38th Match 2026)

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

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SL vs ZIM Betting Tips – 38th Match, T20 World Cup 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: Our toss prediction informs Sri Lanka have a higher chance of winning the toss and considering the pitch conditions, the captain who wins the toss is most likely to choose to bat first.
• Top Batter Performance: Kusal Mendis
• Top Bowler Performance: Blessing Muzarabani
• Today’s T20 match betting tips: Team batting first are safe bet to play today’s T20 WC 38th Match 2026.