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Zimbabwe are set to face Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. The contest carries extra weight for the hosts, who must secure victory to stay alive in the series after a string of narrow defeats in the white-ball leg of the tour.
So far, the series has been a story of missed opportunities for Zimbabwe. Despite competing strongly and often finding themselves in positions of control, they have failed to cross the finish line. Each of the previous encounters – including the ODI series and the opening T20I – has stretched into the final over, yet Sri Lanka have held their nerve to come out on top every time. The visitors’ ability to execute under pressure has been the decisive factor, while Zimbabwe have struggled to close out games despite spirited performances.
For Zimbabwe, the second T20I represents a chance to shift the momentum and prove their ability to deliver in crunch situations. With the series slipping away, the players will be eager to translate their competitive displays into results, especially in front of their home crowd. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be keen to maintain their dominance and wrap up the series early, riding high on confidence from their consistent finishes.
ZIM vs SL, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 06; 05:00 pm IST/ 11:30 am GMT/ 01:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs SL: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 7 | Zimbabwe won: 1 | Sri Lanka won: 6 | No result: 0
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The surface at Harare Sports Club is known for its balance, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers usually find early assistance through swing and seam, while the pitch’s bounce and carry allow batters to play their strokes with confidence in the opening overs. As the match progresses, the track tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play as they can extract grip and variation during the middle stages. Batters must adjust their shot selection carefully and rely on sharp running between the wickets to maintain momentum. Overall, the pitch requires adaptability, with moderate scores expected and a slight edge favouring teams that combine pace and spin effectively.
ZIM vs SL, 2nd T20I: Probable XIs
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
ZIM vs SL, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Zimbabwe wins the toss and bats first
- ZIM powerplay score: 40-50
- ZIM total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first
- SL powerplay score: 50-60
- SL total score: 180-190
Match result: Sri Lanka to win the contest.
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