SL vs ZIM Prediction, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the fifth match of the T20I tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on Tuesday, November 25.

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Delving into the details of the second T20I of the tri-series, Zimbabwe batted first and posted 162/8 in 20 overs. Brian Bennett (49) and Sikandar Raza (47) were the top scorers. Wanindu Hasaranga scalped a three-wicket haul.

In response, Sri Lanka got bundled out for 95 runs in 20 overs, losing the game by 67 runs. Dasun Shanaka's 34-run knock went in vain for the Lankans. Brad Evans scalped a match-winning three-wicket haul.

SL vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5, Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5

Time & Date: 6:30 PM IST, Tuesday, November 25

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

SL vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5 Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, as the innings progress, we can see spinners doing well on this wicket. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first and put a lot of pressure on the opposition.

SL vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza.

SL vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka.

Though Sri Lanka suffered a defeat to Zimbabwe in the earlier fixture of the tri-series, we can expect them to bounce back stronger in this fixture and make a case for themselves in the final. However, they would need to put up a collective all-round effort to make it big in this game.

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