Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Standings: Zimbabwe moved to the top of Group B in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their final league match on Thursday, February 19, 2026. With the win, Zimbabwe finished with seven points from four matches, recording three victories and one no result. Sri Lanka ended second with six points from four games.
Both teams have already qualified for the Super 8s, but Zimbabwe advance as Group B toppers following the win.
In the updated standings, Ireland are third with three points from four matches. Australia are fourth with two points from three games, while Oman are fifth without a win.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 – Group B Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|
| Zimbabwe (Q) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1.51 |
| Sri Lanka (Q) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1.74 |
| Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.15 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.41 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -4.55 |
After opting to bat, Sri Lanka posted 178 for seven in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka struck eight fours in his 41-ball 62 to anchor the innings, while Pavan Rathnayake added a quick 44 off 25 balls in the closing stages.
For Zimbabwe, Graeme Cremer (2 for 27), Blessing Muzarabani (2 for 38) and Brad Evans (2 for 35) picked up two wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka below the 180-run mark.
In reply, Zimbabwe chased down the target with three balls to spare, finishing at 182 for four in 19.3 overs. Brian Bennett led the charge with 63, while skipper Sikandar Raza made 45 to provide the late push.
For Sri Lanka, Dushan Hemantha returned figures of 2 for 36.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard:
Sri Lanka 178-7 in 20 overs (Nissanka 62, Rathnayake 44; Cremer 2/27, Muzarabani 2/38, Evans 2/35).
Zimbabwe 182-4 in 19.3 overs (Bennett 63, Raza 45; Hemantha 2/36).
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Highlights
