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Sri Lanka Faces Leadership Shift Ahead of Zimbabwe Clash
20 Nov
Summary
- Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka misses series opener due to illness.
- Zimbabwe lost their first match against Pakistan by five wickets.
- Pathum Nissanka is close to becoming Sri Lanka's top T20I scorer.
The second fixture of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 is set to feature Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka enters the match under interim leadership as their appointed captain, Charith Asalanka, is sidelined due to illness. Dasun Shanaka will captain the side, which aims to build momentum after their Asia Cup campaign.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, is seeking to rebound from a five-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their inaugural tournament match. Despite a competitive effort, they aim for a turnaround against a Sri Lankan team navigating a change in command. The upcoming clash promises an intense T20 encounter as both teams vie for an early advantage.
Key player milestones are also in focus. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is nearing a significant record, requiring only 65 runs to become the nation's highest T20I run-scorer. Zimbabwe's captain, Sikandar Raza, remains a pivotal player for his team, contributing significantly with the bat.
