Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the match 38 of the Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team timeline held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka by 6 wickets.
Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team timeline Group B match 38 Colombo February 2026
Sri Lanka first innings timeline
Sri Lanka win the toss and elect to bat first.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera start quickly and add 54, before the latter departs for 22.
Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer pick 6 wickets between them.
Pathum Nissanka scores a quickfire 62 (44)
Contributions from Pavan Rathnayake and Dunith Wellalage in the end takes Sri Lanka to 178/7 in their 20 overs.
Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani start sildly in the chase and add 69, before Dunith Wellalage removes the latter for 34.
Dasun Shanaka then gets Ryan Burl for a 12 ball-23.
Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza steady the ship and add 69, before Dushan Hemantha gets the well set Raza and Tashinga Musekiwa in quick succession.
Bennett unbeaten on 63, takes Zimbabwe past the finishing line.
Zimbabwe win by 6 wickets and 3 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Sikandar Raza
