Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 11 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
SL
W0 L3
ZIM
W0 L3
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
Wickets (1+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Runs (20+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Sixes (1+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Fours (2+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 11 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
SL at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
487 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
24 wkts
ZIM at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Brian Bennett
191 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Blessing Muzarabani
10 wkts
Hit Rates
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Tony Munyonga b Graeme Cremer | 62 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 151.22 |
| Kusal Perera | c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | st Tadiwanashe Marumani b Ryan Burl | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | c Graeme Cremer b Brad Evans | 44 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 176 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c Graeme Cremer b Graeme Cremer | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Dunith Wellalage | not out | 15* | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.5 |
| Dushan Hemantha | c Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | not out | 63* | 48 | 8 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | c Dunith Wellalage b Dunith Wellalage | 34 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Ryan Burl | c Kusal Perera b Dasun Shanaka | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 45 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 173.08 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tony Munyonga | not out | 8* | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Pramod Madushan | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 14.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
76.9 |
| 2 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
68.5 |
| 3 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
68.4 |
| 4 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
64.9 |
| 5 |
Graeme Cremer
ZIM
|
64.6 |
| 6 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
62.9 |
| 7 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
51.9 |
| 8 |
Dushan Hemantha
SL
|
48.1 |
| 9 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
43.0 |
| 10 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
34.9 |
| 11 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
34.6 |
| 12 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
34.4 |
| 13 |
Brad Evans
ZIM
|
26.3 |
| 14 |
Tony Munyonga
ZIM
|
15.1 |
| 15 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
12.2 |
| 16 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
11.2 |
| 17 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
9.2 |
| 18 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
7.7 |
| 19 |
Pramod Madushan
SL
|
5.3 |
| 20 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
5.0 |
| 21 |
Tashinga Musekiwa
ZIM
|
0.5 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: who played
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 19 February 2026. Brian Bennett top-scored with 63 off 48 balls and Graeme Cremer took 2/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka. Zimbabwe XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe played?
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday 19 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Sri Lanka scored 178/7 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 182/4 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Dunith Wellalage was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 77/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Brian Bennett top-scored with 63 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe?
Graeme Cremer took 2/27 in 4 overs.