The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is heating up! Today, the co-hosts Sri Lanka are taking on the “giant-killers” Zimbabwe at the famous R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams have already made it to the Super 8s, but don’t let that fool you—this match is a huge deal.
They are fighting for the number one spot in Group B to get that sweet momentum heading into the next round.
SL vs ZIM Live Score Today
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SL vs ZIM Live Score Today: Match 38 Updates
Sri Lanka won the toss and didn’t hesitate to bat first. They’ve come out swinging!
- Current Score: Sri Lanka 24/0 (2.0 Overs)
- Batters at the Crease: Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera
- Match Status: The Lankan Lions are off to a fast start. Zimbabwe’s star bowler, Blessing Muzarabani, is trying his best to break through early before the pitch starts to favor the spinners.
Match Details at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Match 38 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Toss | Sri Lanka (Elected to bat) |
| Where to Watch | Star Sports Network / Disney+ Hotstar |
The Playing XIs: Who’s On the Field?
Sri Lanka had to make one big change today. Dilshan Madushanka is in the team to replace the injured Matheesha Pathirana. Zimbabwe, feeling confident after their shock win over Australia, has kept the same team.
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka.
Zimbabwe Playing XI:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
Pitch Report and Colombo Weather
The pitch at R. Premadasa is a bit of a trickster. Right now, under the sun, the ball is coming onto the bat nicely. But as the day goes on, the ground usually slows down. This is when spinners like Maheesh Theekshana and Sikandar Raza will become very dangerous.
Weather Update for Colombo
According to the latest data, Colombo is currently experiencing light thunderstorm rain with a temperature of 28°C (feels like 31°C). Today’s forecast predicts thunderstorms with a high of 31°C and a 65% chance of rain during the day, dropping to a cloudy 24°C with only a 20% chance of rain tonight.
Why This Match Matters
- King of Group B: Both teams are undefeated. Sri Lanka just crushed Australia, but Zimbabwe is the “Cinderella story” of the cup after their own massive win against the Aussies.
- Nissanka is on Fire: Pathum Nissanka just scored a huge century against Australia. Zimbabwe needs to get him out fast.
- The Big Test: Blessing Muzarabani has 7 wickets in just two games. Can he stop the aggressive Sri Lankan openers?
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