SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 38, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka are set to face Zimbabwe in the 38th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday, February 19

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 18 Feb 2026, 16:54 IST

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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

Sri Lanka will face off against Zimbabwe in the 38th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka beat Australia in the previous match and are unbeaten with three wins in three matches. They are already through to the Super 8 stages. They have a few injury concerns coming into this match but they will be keen to carry the momentum.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be led by Raza and have made it to the Super 8 stage after their last game against Ireland was abandoned. Zimbabwe have a lethal bowling attack and they can surprise anyone on the given day. Both sides have been playing some good cricket in this T20 World Cup.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match, Group B

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 19 Feb 2026, Thur, 3:00 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

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Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Clouds

25.0°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
W
W
L
L

Zimbabwe

NR
W
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

168 Runs

3 Matches

2

Pathum Nissanka

SL - BATTER

137 Runs

3 Matches

3

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

112 Runs

2 Matches

4

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

93 Runs

3 Matches

5

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

63 Runs

3 Matches

1

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

242.31

3 Matches

2

Dasun Shanaka

SL - all

238.10

3 Matches

3

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

200.00

2 Matches

4

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

178.85

3 Matches

5

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

175.00

2 Matches

6

Pathum Nissanka

SL - BATTER

159.30

3 Matches

1

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

7 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

6 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Dushmantha Chameera

SL - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Dushan Hemantha

SL - all

4 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

1

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

4.13

2 Matches

2

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

4.25

1 Match

3

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

5.59

2 Matches

4

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

5.67

2 Matches

5

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

5.92

3 Matches

6

Matheesha Pathirana

SL - bowl

6.15

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, K Perera, K Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, MADI Hemantha, M Theekshana, D Chameera, PM Liyanagamage

Bench : Kamil Mishara, C Asalanka, J Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe

T Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, RP Burl, Sikandar Raza (C), T Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, D Myers, B Evans, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani, G Cremer

Bench : Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maphosa, R Ngarava, BJ Curran

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium has a tradition of being well-balanced, which ensures a fair match between bat and ball. In the early stages, it is expected that pacers will generate some movement, while spinners will likely enter play as the match progresses

35%

Pace Bowling

65%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

150

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER

Pathum Nissanka will be the best captaincy pick as he smashed a century against Australia in the previous match. He scored 137 runs in this tournament

9
VC

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Kusal Mendis scored another half century in the previous match and has been the best batter for Sri Lanka in this T20 World Cup. He scored 168 runs in this tournament

9

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Sikandar Raza will be a top pick and he will contribute with both bat and ball in this game. He looked in good touch in the previous match.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

Blessing Muzarabani is the leading wicket taker for Zimbabwe in this T20 World Cup and was the player of the match against Australia picking up four wickets

9

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

Brian Bennett scored a half century while opening the batting for Zimbabwe in the previous match. He will be a budget pick.

7.5

Dushan Hemantha SL | ALL

Dushan Hemantha is a talented leg spinner and scalped three wickets in the previous match. Back him to do well once again

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8

Tinotenda Maphosa

ZIM | ALL

8.5

Ben Curran

ZIM | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 18 2026 4:54 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Pathum Nissanka
C

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Brian Bennett

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dushan Hemantha

7.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Brian Bennett

9

Ryan Burl

8

Dunith Wellalage

7

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dushan Hemantha
VC

7.5

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

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