Sri Lanka begins its T20I tri-series campaign against Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, marking their first T20I appearance since a 3-0 ODI series whitewash against Pakistan. The team, led by Dasun Shanaka, will be looking for a fresh start.
Zimbabwe enters the contest after a competitive tournament opener against Pakistan. Despite a strong performance, they ultimately fell short, losing by five wickets with just three balls remaining.
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to field first. While the Rawalpindi pitch is typically flat and conducive to high scores, it played slow and sluggish during the recent Pakistan-Zimbabwe match. The weather forecast predicts a chilly day with no chance of rain.
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga
Zimbabwe Playing XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushan Hemantha, Kamil Mishara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pavan Rathnayake, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Dion Myers, Clive Madande, Newman Nyamhuri
