ZIM vs SL Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match T20I series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday, September 3.

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Led by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe is entering this series after suffering a T20I tri-series defeat to New Zealand and South Africa. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, suffered a 1-2 T20I series defeat to Bangladesh in July 2025.

ZIM vs SL, T20I Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, T20I Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 5:00 PM IST, Wednesday, September 3

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs SL, T20I Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Harare surface, as seen in the ODI series, is expected to assist both batters and bowlers equally. The captain who won the toss would love to bowl first and put a lot of pressure on the opposition. 

ZIM vs SL, T20I Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

ZIM vs SL, T20I Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka

These two sides have played a total of six T20Is against each other. However, Sri Lanka managed to bag five victories, with Zimbabwe clinching only one win. On that note, we can expect the visitors to continue their domination and start off the T20I series on a winning note.

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