RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – The stage is set for an exciting showdown as Zimbabwe takes on Sri Lanka today in a vital group-stage match of the tri-nation T20I series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The winner of today’s encounter will secure a spot in the final, adding further intensity to this crucial clash.
The match is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM, with both teams fully aware of the high stakes involved.
Zimbabwe, after their dominant 67-run victory over Sri Lanka in their previous meeting, will be looking to replicate their impressive performance. In that match, Zimbabwe successfully defended a 162-run target, thanks to a solid all-round effort.
In the tournament's most recent match, Pakistan thrashed Zimbabwe by 69 runs, with a stellar 103-run second-wicket partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam propelling Pakistan to a competitive total of 195.
Usman Tariq then picked up a hat-trick, leaving Zimbabwe reeling as they fell short in their chase of 196 runs. Zimbabwe were reduced to 25-3 in the powerplay, with Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Faheem Ashraf, and Naseem Shah each claiming a crucial wicket.
Pakistan have already secured their place in the final with the win over Zimbabwe.