Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe in Match 38 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on February 19. Expect nothing less than fierce competition.
Both sides have already punched their Super Eights tickets from Group B, but neither is content with simply showing up. Zimbabwe, the tournament’s great disruptors who sent Australia home early, are hungry to finish on top of the group and announce their arrival on the biggest stage.
Sri Lanka, buoyed by a dominant recent victory yet bruised by the losses of Hasaranga and Pathirana, have their own point to prove on home soil. Add a threatening thunderstorm and spin-friendly conditions to the mix, and this so-called dead rubber could be anything but.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Details: T20 World Cup 2026
This Group B fixture is an important one for both sides as they look to make their presence felt in the tournament standings.
Here is the full match information you need before the game starts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (38th Match, Group B) |
| Date | Wednesday, February 19, 2026 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
The Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will set the stage for this crucial Group B encounter, where every point carries real weight in the standings.
Where To Watch SL vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Indian viewers can watch the match live on Star Sports, with streaming available on JioHotstar. Sri Lanka fans can follow the action on Dialog TV and TV Supreme, with streaming on ThePapare.com and the Dialog Play app.
The match will also be available globally through respective regional broadcasters and ICC.tv for fans in countries without a dedicated broadcaster.
Live Streaming by Country
No matter where you are in the world, there is a way to follow this match live. Here is a full country-by-country breakdown of all the broadcast options available.
| Region / Country | Television | Streaming Platform | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) | JioHotstar (Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi feeds) | Vertical live feed, 360 view, Multi-cam feature, Sign Language feed |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (free-to-air), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala language feed available |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for the semi-finals and the final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia digital | All Italy matches, semi-finals, and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital | Complete coverage |
| Australia | – | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semi-finals, and finals |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | SKY Sport digital | Hindi commentary for India matches, semi-finals, and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, Myco | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary for Pakistan matches |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | USA matches free, alternate feed for USA vs India/Pakistan, Hindi available |
| Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC | English and Hindi feeds |
| UAE and MENA | CricLife Max via StarzPlay | StarzPlay | Cinema screenings at VOX, Reel, Roxy, Cinepolis, Star, Mukta, Epix |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | – | Live coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | – | Pashto and Dari commentary |
| In-flight and At Sea | Sport 24 | – | Global coverage while traveling |
| All Other Territories | – | ICC.tv (free), ICC YouTube (select matches) | Multi-language commentary, including Japanese and Bahasa |
If your country is not listed above, ICC.tv provides global access to the tournament on a pay-per-match or tournament pass basis.
Live Streaming Apps For T20 World Cup 2026
Whether you prefer watching on your phone, tablet, or laptop, there are several apps available to stream this match live. Here is a complete list of all the major streaming apps for this tournament.
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free and Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The SL vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India, with streaming on JioHotstar. Sri Lankan viewers can access the match on Dialog TV, TV Supreme, and the Dialog Play app.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Probable XIs: T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka
Sri Lanka will look to use the home advantage and their spinners to put Zimbabwe under pressure from the very first over.
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Dion Myers, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tashinga Musekiwa
Zimbabwe will rely on Sikandar Raza’s experience and Blessing Muzarabani’s pace to keep them competitive against a strong home side.
R. Premadasa Stadium: Pitch Report and T20I Records
The Premadasa Stadium is one of the finest cricket venues in Asia. It has a long history of producing competitive T20 matches, and the surface here tends to be very favorable for teams that chase.
The average first-innings score is 144, while the average second-innings score is 128, which shows how much the pitch can change as the match progresses. Spinners get a good grip in the later overs, and teams bowling second tend to have the upper hand.
Here is a full look at the T20I records at this venue.
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 63 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 27 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 35 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 144 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 128 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 80/10 (17.2 Ovs) by AFG vs ENG |
| Highest Score Chased | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest Score Defended | 115/6 (20 Ovs) by RSA vs SL |
Teams that win the toss at this ground will almost always choose to bowl first. The pitch record clearly supports chasing, and the dew in the evening makes life even harder for the bowling side if they bat second.
