A brilliant overall display from Luke Jongwe helped Zimbabwe register their first-ever T20 International victory over Sri Lanka on January 16, 2024. Jongwe claimed two wickets for 32 runs and then hit 25 with the bat to push Zimbabwe over the line in the second of their three T20Is on the tour of Sri Lanka. The series levelled at 1-1, the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, finds itself under extra impetus, with the victor of the match taking the overall trophy. (More Cricket News)
Both the previous matches between the pair have gone down to the wire. Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in the first T20I by three wickets in a last-ball thriller, while the visitors needed 19.5 overs to surpass the total the hosts had set for them in the second match.
Sri Lanka are one of the many nations currently locked in a T20 contest with the prospect of ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 in the foreground. The Lions have been drawn alongside South Africa, the Netherlands, Nepal, and Bangladesh in a tricky group, with the top two advancing to the next round. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will only get to witness the competition from afar, having missed the train to the West Indies and the United States of America.
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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Head-to-Head:
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have faced each other five times in the T20 format. Of those five meetings, Sri Lanka has won four and Zimbabwe one at the time of writing, with the latter's maiden victory achieved in the pair's latest clash.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Squads:
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera (wicketkeeper), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (subject to fitness), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya.
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Live Streaming Information:
When will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 3rd T20I cricket match take place?
The cricket match will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
What time will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 3rd T20I cricket match begin?
The cricket match will kickstart at 7:00 pm IST.
Where will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 3rd T20I cricket match take place?
The cricket match will occur at R Premadasa Stadium.
How to watch Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 3rd T20I cricket match live in India?
The match will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports network in India.
How to live stream the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 3rd T20I cricket match in India?
The match can be live streamed on SonyLiv and the FanCode app and website.
