In 2025, Sri Lanka is heading to Zimbabwe for an away series! With such a one-sided matchup, this is the perfect betting opportunity in cricket.
Why is it said that Sri Lanka can easily defeat Zimbabwe? Based on their head-to-head records in ODIs and T20Is, Sri Lanka’s win rate is as high as 77%.
Before placing your bets, check out their head-to-head stats and the latest match predictions.
In 2025, Sri Lanka will tour Zimbabwe for 2 ODIs and 3 T20Is, a total of five matches! Sri Lanka will need to adapt to the hot African climate and the Harare Sports Club conditions.
Currently, Sri Lanka sits inside the ICC top 7 rankings in both ODIs and T20Is, while Zimbabwe is ranked outside the top 10. (Check the latest ICC Test/ODI/T20 team rankings.)
For Zimbabwe, these five games will be a tough battle! If you’re looking to bet on the matches, read on for a deeper look at both teams.
Curious about Zimbabwe’s wins over Sri Lanka? As of August 2025, the answer is 13 times! That’s 12 wins in ODIs, 1 win in T20Is, and 0 wins in Tests.
As of August 2025, the two teams have played around 64 ODIs. Sri Lanka has won 49 matches, while Zimbabwe has won 12 games, with 3 games ending in no result and 0 matches ending in a draw.
In ODIs, Sri Lanka has clearly dominated Zimbabwe, winning far more games and holding the upper hand in this rivalry.
(Click here to check the full Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI record)
| Item | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 64 | 64 |
| Wins | 49 | 12 |
| Home Wins | 10 | 3 |
| Away Wins | 18 | 3 |
| Highest Score | 327 | 322 |
| Lowest Score | 152 | 35 |
As of now, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have faced each other only 6 times in T20 Internationals.
Sri Lanka has won 5 matches, while Zimbabwe has won just 1. Clearly, Sri Lanka continues to hold the upper hand in their T20 encounters.
| Item | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 | 6 |
| Wins | 5 | 1 |
| Home Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 182 | 178 |
| Lowest Score | 144 | 100 |
Zimbabwe's only T20 win came on Jan 16, 2024, during the 2nd T20 of the series. Playing away in Colombo, they pulled off a stunning 4-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.
Who would have thought that they would be able to score three six-pointers in a row when the final set required 20 points? Zimbabwe turned the match on its head in epic style.
Based on records (up to 2024), Sri Lanka holds a 77% win rate when combining ODI and T20 matches against Zimbabwe.
The main reason?
Sri Lanka boasts several top-tier players like Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka, giving them a solid edge.
Win Rate Calculation Method: Total Matches Played: 70
SLWins: 54 ÷ 70 = 77 %
ZIM Wins: 13 ÷ 70 = 18.6%
But don’t forget - Zimbabwe has home advantage in 2025! They might just pull off 1 or 2 wins out of the 5 matches.
No way Sri Lanka is sweeping all 5 games so easily!
Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025
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The 2025 Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe will have all five matches (2 ODIs + 3 T20Is) played at Harare Sports Club, which has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
→ Click here to buy Harare Sports Club tickets.
This ground in Harare is known for big sixes - short boundaries and a compact field make it a batter’s paradise! It's quite similar to India’s Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
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