ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Group B
Date: 19 February 2026
Day: Thursday
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 03:00 PM (Local) / 03:00 PM IST
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Probable XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
Zimbabwe Probable XI
Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Ben Curran, Graeme Cremer, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Tony Munyounga
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium surface usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters who settle early can score freely, while spinners often become highly effective during the middle overs as the pitch slows down. A first-innings total around 160–170 is generally considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Colombo is expected to experience warm and humid afternoon conditions with temperatures around 27–30°C. Rain interruptions are unlikely, allowing a full match.
Match Prediction
Both teams enter the contest in strong form, making this one of the most competitive Group B fixtures. Sri Lanka will rely on their experienced batting lineup and spin strength, while Zimbabwe’s balanced squad featuring impactful all-rounders provides them with the ability to challenge stronger opponents. Considering home conditions and overall squad depth, Sri Lanka holds a slight advantage, though Zimbabwe has the potential to produce an upset with an all-round performance.
Key Players
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka: Consistent opener capable of anchoring and accelerating the innings.
Kamindu mendis: Match-winning all-rounder who plays a crucial role with leg-spin.
Dasun Shanaka: Captain and finisher known for powerful late-overs hitting.
Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza: Experienced all-rounder capable of influencing the match in both departments.
Blessing Muzarabani: Strike fast bowler who can generate bounce and early breakthroughs.
Ryan Burl: Reliable middle-order batter who stabilizes the innings.