SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 38, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 38 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between SL vs ZIM to be played in Colombo.

The pre-tournament form of Sri Lanka and the current form of Sri Lanka have been totally contrasting. They have thumped Australia and kicked them out from the T20 World Cup 2026. And it was Pathum Nissanka, who slammed an unbeaten century in a chase.

That inning has become the highlight for them of this group stage. Now, Sri Lanka will be up against Zimbabwe in their final group game. This contest will kick off at 3 PM IST on Thursday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Zimbabwe’s last game was washed out against Ireland. But they are also in good form, and they have managed to use these conditions well. Their pacers have been on point, and they will be a tough opposition to beat for Sri Lanka.

SL vs ZIM: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM), Match 38, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 3:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ZIM: Head-to-Head: SL (8) – ZIM (3)

A total of 11 games have been played between these two sides in the shorter format. Sri Lanka have managed to win 8 games, and Zimbabwe have won three.

SL vs ZIM: Weather Report

There is a prediction of rain on Thursday afternoon in Colombo during this game. The temperature is likely to be around 29°C with 70 percent humidity.

SL vs ZIM: Pitch Report

It has been the batting-first wicket at R. Premadasa Stadium. Four games have been played here this edition, and all four times, the chasing team has lost, including the IND vs PAK game. The best time to bat will be in the first few overs of the first innings.

After that, the wicket will be patchy with uneven bounce sometimes. Not just spinners, fast bowlers will also have a key role in this game, especially when the ball is new.

SL vs ZIM: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batter: Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Kamindu Mendis, Brad Evans, Dushmantha Hemantha

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice: Blessing Muzarabani

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Maheesh Theekshana

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Pathanayake

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Brad Evans, Dushmantha Hemantha

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Captain Second-Choice: Brad Evans

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Brian Bennett || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dasun Shanaka

SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Zimbabwe have been pretty good in their plans, and their pacers have executed them well. But being a host, Sri Lanka know these conditions better, and their combination is very good. Hence, we back Sri Lanka to win this game.

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