ZIM vs SL Today Match Prediction & Preview: Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20 match of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
The series is currently level at 1-1 after Zimbabwe produced a stunning fightback in the second T20I. Both teams now face a high-stakes decider, with Zimbabwe eyeing their first-ever T20I series win against Sri Lanka, while the visitors aim to bounce back and seal the tour with a trophy.
Here’s a detailed preview of the ZIM vs SL 3rd T20 Match 2025, including the date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and a winning prediction.
Match Details – ZIM vs SL, 3rd T20 Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
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| Match | Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 Match |
| Date | 7th September 2025 |
| Time | 17:00 IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
ZIM vs SL 3rd T20 Match Preview and Team Analysis
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe staged a memorable comeback in the second T20I, bowling out Sri Lanka for just 80 runs. Sikandar Raza (3/11) and Brad Evans (3/15) were brilliant with the ball, while Ryan Burl and Tashinga Musekiwa steadied the chase after early wickets.
The hosts will be full of confidence and will look to capitalize on home advantage to secure a historic series win.
Key Players: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans
Predicted XI (ZIM):
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Read Also: ZIM vs SL 3rd T20 Pitch Report and Weather Update
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s batting collapse in the second game was a huge setback. Despite efforts from Kamil Mishara (20) and Charith Asalanka (18), the team folded cheaply. With the ball, Dushmantha Chameera (3/19) tried his best, but the lack of runs proved costly.
The visitors will need their senior batters to fire in this decider to avoid an embarrassing series defeat.
Key Players: Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera
Predicted XI (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando
ZIM vs SL: Pitch and Weather Report
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Seamers enjoy early bounce, while batters who spend time at the crease can target 160+ as a par score. Finger spinners also play a role in the middle overs.
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Pitch Condition: Balanced
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Batting: Moderate scoring, par total 155–160
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Pace Bowling: Bounce and movement early on
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Spin Bowling: Average turn in middle overs
Toss Prediction: Teams chasing have won both matches of this series so far. Expect captains to bowl first again.
ZIM vs SL Weather Forecast – Harare
The weather is set to be sunny and clear, ensuring a full game without interruptions. Temperatures will hover around 26–27°C in the afternoon with very little chance of rain.
| Time (Local) | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 26°C | 0% | 3 km/h | Sunny |
| 03 PM | 27°C | 0% | 3 km/h | Clear |
| 06 PM | 20°C | 0% | 4 km/h | Clear |
ZIM vs SL Match Prediction: Who Will 3rd T20I of the Series
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Zimbabwe’s bowling attack looks sharper with Sikandar Raza leading from the front.
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Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, heavily reliant on Nissanka and Asalanka.
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With home advantage and momentum from the second T20I, Zimbabwe has a strong chance to script history.
Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the 3rd T20I and clinch the series 2-1.
