Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025, scheduled to begin at 6.30 p.m. (IST) today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with both teams looking to gain early momentum in the three-nation tournament.
Shanaka to lead as Asalanka misses outSri Lanka are forced into a sudden leadership shift as full-time white-ball captain Charith Asalanka misses the series opener due to illness. In his absence, senior all-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead the side.
Sri Lanka’s last major 20-over assignment was the Asia Cup, where they topped their group but failed to progress beyond the Super Four stage. With a refreshed squad and an interim captain, they will be eyeing a strong start to this series.
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Probable line-ups
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Zimbabwe:
Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava.
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