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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Match 38 Match Summary

SL vs ZIM, 2026 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
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Match 38, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Feb 19, 2026
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
178/7 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
182/4 (19.3/20)
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Sikandar Raza
    45(26)&0/36(4)
SL 178/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
62 (41)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 151.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/129846-pavan-rathnayake-playerprofile>Pavan Rathnayake</a>
Pavan Rathnayake
44 (25)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 176SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Graeme Cremer
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
Bowler
Brad Evans
ECON 11.66
3
OVERS
35/2
R/W
ZIM 182/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
63 (48)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 131.25SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
45 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 173.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dushan Hemantha
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
Bowler
Dasun Shanaka
ECON 8.66
3
OVERS
26/1
R/W
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Onto the next one - That wraps up an exciting game of cricket here. The action now shifts to India, where Afghanistan are taking on Canada in Chennai, with that contest already underway after Canada opted to bowl first. You can switch tabs to catch all the live coverage from that match. Cheers!
The victorious skipper of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says things can get even better if his side wins the first game in the Super 8s. He admits that not many people gave them a chance, but expressed his happiness at the victory and the respect they earned from the crowd. Raza reveals that after losing the toss, he reminded his teammates that if they play good cricket, the toss wouldn’t matter. He also notes that the finger spinners were not getting much assistance from the pitch and urged the boys to put Sri Lanka under pressure, believing they were about 10 runs under par. He credits Brian Bennett and Tony Munyonga for getting the job done. Raza adds that the team adjusts the batting order according to the situation, with every player clear about their role. Looking ahead, he says the team will take it one game at a time, with practice sessions helping them prepare better. He hopes they can win two of their next three matches and concludes by saying that everyone loves an underdog story.
The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka says that they got off to a solid start and felt the total was defendable. Says Pathum and Pavan Rathnayake batted really well, and the plan was to strike early with the ball, but they just could not get those breakthroughs. Credits the opposition, but admits they could have done better, especially in the field. As captain, he took a few risks too. It is good to qualify, but every game matters, and they will look to come back stronger with a better mindset in the next round.
Time to hear from the captains now...
Bowling let them down - Sri Lanka will be disappointed with their bowling effort, especially while defending the highest total at this ground in this World Cup. They failed to find early breakthroughs, and although Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha and Dunith Wellalage managed to strike, the wickets were too few and far between, with too many loose deliveries easing the pressure. Their catching and ground fielding were also below par - areas they will need to quickly address ahead of the Super 8s.
Lanka fire, Zimbabwe respond - Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka posted a strong total on the board, courtesy of a fantastic half-century from Pathum Nissanka, a fiery 44 off 25 from Pavan Rathnayake, and finishing touches from Dunith Wellalage. For Zimbabwe, Graeme Cremer was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani also claimed a brace each but were slightly expensive, and Ryan Burl chipped in with one.
Clinical chase from the Chevrons - Zimbabwe got off to a steady start at 20/0 after three overs before the openers exploded for 35 in the last three overs of the Powerplay, stitching together a 69-run stand with Brian Bennett anchoring one end confidently. Ryan Burl then injected momentum with a brisk cameo, and another 69-run partnership between skipper Sikandar Raza and Bennett put Zimbabwe firmly in control of the chase. Bennett brought up a fine half-century, while Raza smartly picked his moments and managed the match-ups to perfection. Though he fell before the finish line and the game went into the final over, Tony Munyonga held his nerve, smashing a decisive six to all but seal a famous win.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sikandar Raza wins the award for his quick-fire 45 off 26. He credited the openers for laying a solid foundation before Ryan Burl kept the momentum going in the middle overs. He says that once he found his rhythm, he began calculating the chase in his head and focused on keeping up with the required rate. Although the game went down to the wire, he was pleased to come away with the win. Raza reveals that he kept urging Brian Bennett to capitalize on the loose deliveries and praised him for taking the game deep and remaining unbeaten till the end. He adds that he is excited about the result, looking forward to the next challenge, and feels it’s a great position to be in as captain. He hopes the team can celebrate the victory tonight.
A statement win before Super 8s - A famous win for Zimbabwe as they stay unbeaten in the group stage and seal top spot in style. This has been a terrific campaign, and chasing down 179 under pressure once again showcased their composure. They had successfully overhauled a 174-run target at this venue back in 2024, and adding another big chase here only strengthens the belief that in the Super 8s, Zimbabwe will be there to truly compete.
Over 19.3 : 182/4
11 Runs
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • 419.3
B. Bennett
63 (48)
T. Munyonga
8 (3)
M. Theekshana
3.3-0-47-0
19.3
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
FOUR! ZIMBABWE WIN BY 6 WICKETS! Zimbabwe keep their unbeaten run! This is also the second-highest successful run chase in T20Is for the Chevrons. Flatter delivery, turning in towards off. Brian Bennett makes room and punches it through the gap at extra cover and mid off for a lovely boundary to seal an outstanding win.
19.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Tony Munyonga
SCORES LEVEL! Tossed up, slower, and wider outside off. Tony Munyonga reaches for it and slices the drive to deep backward point for one.
19.1
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Tony Munyonga
SIX! WHACKED! Dropped short, quicker, and angling into off. Tony Munyonga waits back, picks it early, and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a massive hit. That should seal the win for Zimbabwe. Just 2 needed now.
Over 19 : 171/4
5 Runs
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • W 18.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 118.6
T. Munyonga
1 (1)
B. Bennett
59 (47)
D. Hemantha
4-0-36-2
18.6
1
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
Tossed up, full, and just outside off. Tony Munyonga dances down and drills it through extra cover for a single. Zimbabwe need 8 off the final over.
A bit of an anticlimax with that wide.
18.6
wd
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
WIDE! Tossed up full, turning down the leg. Tony Munyonga looks to sweep, but fails to connect. Wide signaled.
The crowd has found its voice again and we are going down to the wire here. Tony Munyonga is the next man in.
18.5
W
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa OUT!
OUT! WHAT A CATCH! Dasun Shanaka, you beauty! Flighted delivery, full, and spins away, around off. Tashinga Musekiwa goes hard and looks to power it across the line, but it comes off the cue end and goes high over the mid off region. Dasun Shanaka, from mid on, and Kamil Mishara (sub), from long off, were both running towards the ball. Shanaka, though, keeps on running with his eyes locked on the ball, and he avoids the collision before hanging onto a spectacular catch. 10 needed off 7 balls.
18.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Brian Bennett
Flighted, full, around off. Brian Bennett shimmies down and drills it to long off for a single.
18.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
Short and outside off, Tashinga Musekiwa slaps it over covers and takes a single.
Sri Lanka are not giving up here. The 69-run stand has been broken. That brings Tashinga Musekiwa out to the middle now.
18.2
W
Dushan Hemantha To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Dushan Hemantha gets the big fish! Flatter and shorter leg break, turning away, around off. Raza makes room and slaps it hard but straight to Dasun Shanaka at the short extra cover region, who takes a sharp catch, getting low to his right. Raza departs for a well-made 45 off 26 balls. 12 needed off 10 balls.
18.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Brian Bennett
Perhaps the googly, landing full and following the batter down leg, Brian steps back to drive but gets an inside edge. It rolls away to mid-wicket and they cross as the bowler chases it down.
Zimbabwe will not want to chase many in the last over. Looks like Sikandar Raza is suffering from some cramps and needs treatment. Also, Dushan Hemantha is to bowl the 19th over. He has gone for 31 runs in his three overs so far.
Over 18 : 166/2
6 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
B. Bennett
57 (45)
S. Raza
45 (25)
D. Wellalage
4-0-27-1
17.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Brian Bennett
Looped up, full, and on off. Brian Bennett prods and chips it toward long off for a single. Six singles off the over. 13 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Sikandar Raza
Fuller and quicker, around off. Raza makes room and drills it to deep extra cover for another run.
17.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Brian Bennett
Flatter, quicker arm ball, sliding into the middle and leg line. Brian Bennett works it through the square leg region and settles for a single.
17.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Sikandar Raza
Fraction short, slower through the air, around off. Raza cuts it to deep point for one more. Sensible batting. All the heavy lifting has been done and now it's all about carefully navigating this phase.
17.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Brian Bennett
On a length, sliding in and moving towards leg. Brian Bennett makes room and knocks it through the gap at covers for one.
17.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Sikandar Raza
Flatter, arm ball, on off. Sikandar Raza knocks it down to long on for a single.
Can Dunith Wellalage (3-0-21-1) do something special here?
Full Commentary
19 OV
5 Runs
D. Hemantha to B. Bennett S. Raza T. Musekiwa T. Munyonga
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • W 18.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 118.6
18 OV
6 Runs
D. Wellalage to S. Raza B. Bennett
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
14 Runs
D. Madushanka to S. Raza B. Bennett
  • 616.1
  • 116.2
  • 1 WD 16.3
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
12 Runs
M. Theekshana to B. Bennett S. Raza
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 615.4
  • 415.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
20 Runs
D. Hemantha to S. Raza B. Bennett
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 114.3
  • 614.4
  • 614.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
11 Runs
D. Shanaka to B. Bennett S. Raza
  • 1 LB 13.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 213.4
  • 113.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
13 OV
2 Runs
D. Wellalage to S. Raza B. Bennett
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
9 Runs
D. Shanaka to R. Burl B. Bennett S. Raza
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • W 11.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
14 Runs
D. Wellalage to B. Bennett R. Burl
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 610.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
D. Hemantha to B. Bennett R. Burl
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
D. Wellalage to B. Bennett T. Marumani R. Burl
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • W 8.3
  • 28.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
6 Runs
D. Hemantha to T. Marumani B. Bennett
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
D. Shanaka to T. Marumani B. Bennett
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
15 Runs
M. Theekshana to T. Marumani B. Bennett
  • 05.1
  • 65.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
P. Madushan to B. Bennett
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 24.4
  • 04.5
  • 1 WD 4.6
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
D. Madushanka to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 12.1
  • 1 LB 2.2
  • 1 LB 2.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
12 Runs
P. Madushan to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 11.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 21.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
3 Runs
D. Madushanka to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
  • Umpire Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 178/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (19.3 ovs): ZIM against D Wellalage (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, ZIM: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 150/5 in 18.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 108/3 in 13.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 12.0 overs
  • P Nissanka 19th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 61/1
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 58/1 in 5.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Nissanka (28) and K Perera (20)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 4.1 overs
  • B Bennett 11th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 41 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 54 off 27 balls between B Bennett (12) and S Raza (40)
  • Zimbabwe 152/2 in 16.1 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 114/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 100/2 in 11.5 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 55/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 55/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 34 balls between B Bennett (24) and T Marumani (27)
  • Zimbabwe 51/0 in 5.4 overs
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