Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe.The second match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 brings an exciting battle as Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Both sides come with match-winners — Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Ngarava — which makes this match extremely fantasy-friendly.
If you’re searching for the SL vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, this article gives you the best fantasy team combinations, pitch report, C/VC picks, and expert tips.
📍 Match Details: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I |
| Series | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 20 November 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM GMT |
🏟 Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Stadium
The pitch at Rawalpindi is known for:
- Batting-friendly surface
- Hard pitch with even bounce
- Fast outfield
- Bowlers need variations
- Spinners get minimal help early
First innings score: 165–180
Best fantasy picks: Top-order + all-rounders + death bowlers
🔥 SL vs ZIM Match Preview
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka look well-balanced with explosive batters and world-class all-rounders.
Key strength lies in:
- Kusal Mendis opening
- Nissanka consistency
- Hasaranga all-round excellence
- Shanaka finishing power
- Theekshana & Nuwan Thushara for wickets
SL will look to dominate early with batting.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe depend heavily on their experienced core:
- Sikandar Raza – #1 match-winner
- Ryan Burl – reliable finisher
- Brad Evans – underrated bowler
- R Ngarava – lethal with new ball
- Marumani & Bennett – key youngsters
ZIM can upset any side on their day.
🧩 Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk/c)
- Kusal Perera
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Kamindu Mendis
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Nuwan Thushara
- Eshan Malinga
- Dushan Hemantha
Zimbabwe
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Ryan Burl
- Clive Madande (wk)
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Dion Myers
- Graeme Cremer
- T Maposa / N Nymhuri
⭐ Top Fantasy Picks
🔵 Sri Lanka
- Kusal Mendis – Most consistent SL player
- Pathum Nissanka – Reliable opener
- Wanindu Hasaranga – Must-have
- Dasun Shanaka – Good finishing pick
- Maheesh Theekshana – Economical + wickets
🟢 Zimbabwe
- Sikandar Raza – Best all-round option
- Brad Evans – Death-over wickets
- Ryan Burl – Form player
- Richard Ngarava – PP strike bowler
- Brian Bennett – Good budget pick
🏆 SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team – Small League (Safe Team)
WK
- Kusal Mendis (C)
BAT
- Pathum Nissanka (VC)
- Brian Bennett
ALL-ROUNDERS
- Sikandar Raza
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dasun Shanaka
- Ryan Burl
- Brad Evans
BOWLERS
- Nuwan Thushara
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Richard Ngarava
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Pathum Nissanka
✔ Safe picks
✔ All-rounders-heavy combination
✔ Maximum overs + maximum fantasy points
🔥 SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team – Grand League (Risky/High Return)
WK
- Kusal Mendis
BAT
- P Nissanka
- T Marumani
ALL-ROUNDERS
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dasun Shanaka
- Ryan Burl (VC)
- Brian Bennett
BOWLERS
- Brad Evans
- Richard Ngarava
- Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-Captain: Ryan Burl
GL Strategy:
✔ Pick differential bowlers
✔ Captain Raza = maximum upside
✔ Include Bennett as value pick
🧠 Expert Fantasy Tips
- Never drop Hasaranga or Raza
- Choose top-order batters; lower-middle order is risky
- Death bowlers = high-impact picks
- In GL, try captains like Raza, Hasaranga, Ryan Burl
- On Rawalpindi pitch, batters dominate
❓ SL vs ZIM Dream11 FAQs
Q1: Who is best captain for SL vs ZIM?
Wanindu Hasaranga (safe)
Sikandar Raza (GL)
Q2: Who are safe picks?
Mendis, Nissanka, Hasaranga, Raza
Q3: Best bowler picks?
Ngarava, Evans, Theekshana
Q4: Who will win today?
Sri Lanka are stronger, but Zimbabwe can surprise with Raza + Evans.
Q5. What is the best Dream11 combination for SL vs ZIM?
5–6 all-rounders & top-order batters, plus 2–3 reliable bowlers.
Q6. Which bowler is likely to pick the most wickets?
Nuwan Thushara (SL) and Richard Ngarava (ZIM) are the best wicket-taking options.
Q7. Who is the safest wicketkeeper pick?
Kusal Mendis is the safest because he opens and keeps wickets—double point potential.
Q8. Is this match good for Grand League contests?
Yes, Rawalpindi pitch is batting-friendly, so GL players like Burl, Bennett, and Evans can score unexpectedly high.
Q9. What will be the average score on Rawalpindi pitch?
Expect around 165–180 in the first innings.
Q10. Which team is stronger on paper?
Sri Lanka have a more balanced team, but Zimbabwe rely heavily on Raza and Ngarava for impact.
🏁 Conclusion
The SL vs ZIM T20 will be a thrilling contest between Sri Lanka’s balance and Zimbabwe’s all-round punch. With superstars like Raza, Hasaranga, Mendis, and Nissanka, expect a high-scoring match. Build your Dream11 with all-rounders & top-order batsmen to maximize points.
