Summary of this article
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in their last Group B lash
Both teams have already qualified for Super 8
Zimbabwe finish at the top spot with 3 wins in 4 matches
Zimbabwe under the spirited leadership of Sikandar Raza edge Sri Lanka out by 6 wickets in match 38 of the T20 World Cup in R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 19, 2026.
After deciding to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a decent 178 runs on the board on the back of a classical innings by Pathum Nissanka, smashing 62 off 41 balls. He backed his last historic hundred in the last match against Australia with another majestic half-century. He was well complemented by Pavan Rathnayake, who chipped in with a handy knock of 44 off 25 balls.
In response, Zimbabwe got off to a solid start of 69 runs in a big chase of 179 runs on a slow track. Skipped Sikandar Raza took on the Sri Lankan spinners in the middle overs with a blistering innings of 45 off just 26 balls.
He was well-supported by opener Brian Bennett, who carried his bat and scored an unbeaten 63 off 48 balls to take his team over the line in the last over with three balls to spare.
Zimbabwe finished the league stage by topping Group B after winning 3 out of their four matches, while one against Ireland got washed out.
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026: Weather Forecast
For the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match today at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the weather is currently cloudy with a temperature of 29°C, 64% humidity, and an 8 mph wind from the north. The daily forecast predicts a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C, with scattered thunderstorms expected during the day and a 55% chance of rain.
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in the Group B match 38 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match will start at 3:00 PM IST and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed online on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
