Hello and welcome to the highlights of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

TOSS

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first.

PLAYING XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.

PREVIEW

Surprise package Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will battle for bragging rights when they clash in a compelling T20 World Cup 2026 fixture in Colombo on Thursday, with both teams having already secured their spots in the Super Eights.

The outcome of this match will determine the group topper.

Sri Lanka has emerged as a strong contender, leveraging its knowledge of local conditions to defeat Oman and Ireland, while crushing Australia by eight wickets to establish itself as a well-rounded side with the potential to go all the way.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, claimed its spot in the Super Eights thanks to its giant-killing win over Australia and the weather, as its match against Ireland was abandoned. By virtue of the shared points, it ended Australia’s hopes of advancing, becoming the unlikely qualifier.

Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, is unlikely to relax despite already qualifying for the Super Eights, and will aim to maintain its winning momentum and top the group, which could give it a favourable match-up in the next stage.

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SQUADS

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan

Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotene Maposa

STREAMING INFO

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will be live-streamed on JioStar and will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.