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Match Overview — Today’s Game

Today the 5th match of the Pakistan T20 Tri-Series 2025 is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka will play Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka has lost back-to-back matches against Pakistan and Zimbabwe and wants to end its losing streak. The team will try to improve batting and bowling.

Zimbabwe also wants to learn from past games and deliver a better performance under captain Sikandar Raza.

Sri Lanka Team Preview

Batting responsibility: Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis.

In the previous game Janith Liyanage top-scored with 41 off 38 balls. Kusal Perera made 25 and Kamil Mishara scored 22.

Bowling options include Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dasun Shanaka and Eshan Malinga. Chameera took 2 wickets for 29 in the last match.

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI

Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis.

Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.

This XI balances batsmen and bowlers for Rawalpindi’s conditions with pace options and at least one quality leg-spinner.

Zimbabwe Team Preview

Batting responsibility: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor and Tadiwanashe Marumani.

Ryan Burl played a great 67 not out off 49 balls in the last match with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Sikandar Raza added 23 runs in that game.

Bowling options include Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer and Maposa. Raza took 2 wickets for 38 in the previous game.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI

Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl.

Brad Evans, Musekiwa, Munyonga, Graeme Cremer, Maposa, Richard Ngarava.

Zimbabwe looks strong with experienced all-rounders and a dangerous middle order led by Burl and Raza.

Recent Performance & Head-to-Head

Recent Form: Sri Lanka – L, L, L, L, L. Zimbabwe – L, W, L, L, L.

Head-to-Head (last 7): Sri Lanka 4 wins, Zimbabwe 3 wins, 0 no-result.

These stats show Sri Lanka has the slight historical edge, but current form favours Zimbabwe due to recent strong individual performances.

Pitch & Weather — Rawalpindi

Average first innings score at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is around 158 runs. The surface is generally balanced for batters and bowlers.

Pace bowlers get good bounce while spinners receive normal turn. Batting conditions are often favourable for scoring.

Weather forecast is clear in the evening, making it likely both teams will play a full game without interruptions.

Toss Prediction & Winning Prediction

Toss Prediction: Batting first is likely to be preferred at Rawalpindi, so the toss-winning captain may choose to bat.

Winning Prediction: Based on current form and recent performances, Zimbabwe looks confident and could win this match comfortably.

Key players like Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl are in form, which gives Zimbabwe an edge over Sri Lanka in this fixture.

Match Details & Predicted Scores

Possible Playing XIs (table)

Key Players — Recent Impact Table

Dream11 Grand League Suggested Team

Suggested Grand League XI (balanced mix of form and matchups):

• Ryan Burl (C) — mid-order big hitter
• Sikandar Raza — all-round impact
• Janith Liyanage — in-form batter
• Dushmantha Chameera — strike bowler
• Wanindu Hasaranga — wicket-taking spinner
• Kusal Perera — aggressive opener
• Kusal Mendis — experienced middle-order
• Brendan Taylor — anchor batter
• Brad Evans — pace option
• Richard Ngarava — death overs specialist
• Kamindu Mendis — utility all-rounder

This combination balances wicket-takers, power hitters, and reliable anchors suitable for a Grand League entry.

Final Prediction Summary

Toss prediction: The toss-winning captain is likely to choose to bat first at Rawalpindi.

Match prediction: Zimbabwe is predicted to win this match, given current form and key player performances.

Confidence note: Prediction based on recent stats — Sri Lanka has historical H2H edge (4-3) but Zimbabwe’s current form gives them the advantage.

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