T20I Tri-Series: Zimbabwe opts to bat first against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi.

At the toss, Zimbabwe skipper Raza said they decided to bat first considering the dew factor at the Rawalpindi stadium.

Meanwhile, captain Dasun Shanaka said he was anyway looking to bowl first.

He also confirmed Sri Lanka has made two changes to the side that lost the last encounter against Pakistan by 7 wickets.

Sri Lanka must win today’s encounter to remain in contention for the final of the Tri-series against hosts Pakistan.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava