Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (Agency Image) Although the qualifying permutations are no longer in play with the Super Eights line-up already confirmed, the stakes are still high when Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe meet in Colombo. Both sides remain unbeaten in the group stage and this fixture offers a timely warm-up ahead of the next stage of the tournament.For context, one of these teams failed to advance to the Super Eights in the 2024 edition, while the other did not even make it to the tournament. By this measure alone, this campaign marks clear progress for both outfits. However, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza made it clear after the close encounter with Ireland that just reaching the Super Eights will not satisfy his team.Zimbabwe have already grabbed the headlines by knocking out Australia early and will be looking to carry that momentum forward when they travel to India for the next round. With two strong wins built on collective batting, bowling and fielding performances, another win – especially against the co-hosts – would boost their confidence significantly and potentially secure top spot in Group B.Standing in their way is a Sri Lankan side brimming with form. They are coming off one of their most dominant World Cup T20 victories in recent memory. Pathum Nissanka produced what many consider to be the innings of the tournament so far, Kusal Mendis was in excellent touch and Pavan Rathnayake proved an unexpected but effective presence at No.4.However, injuries tested Sri Lanka’s depth. Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the competition, adding to Wanindu Hasaranga’s earlier loss. As co-hosts, they will be eager to avoid further setbacks while maintaining their momentum heading into the Super Eights.
Today’s T20 World Cup Matches – Thursday 19th February
Match Teams Time Venue Match 1 West Indies vs Italy 11:00 IST Kolkata, Eden Gardens Match 2 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 11:00 PM IST Colombo, R. Premadasa Stadium Match 3 Afghanistan vs Canada 17:00 IST Chennai, MA Chidambaram Stadium
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