Sri Lanka's cricket team marked their return to T20I action in the Pakistan Tri-Series 2025 with a commanding 29-run victory over Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pathum Nissanka was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a fluent 54 runs off 38 balls, helping Sri Lanka post a total of 185/6. The team was without captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando, with Dasun Shanaka taking over leadership. Zimbabwe, after a narrow five-wicket loss to Pakistan, aimed to improve their performance. They scored 147/8 in their 20 overs, with key contributions from Brian Bennett (32), Tadiwanashe Marumani (28), and Sikandar Raza (34 not out). Sri Lanka’s bowlers, especially Wanindu Hasaranga, who took three wickets, and Maheesh Theekshana, restricted Zimbabwe’s chase, which ended at 156 all out in 19.4 overs. The match was played under favorable conditions with true bounce and pace, and dew later in the evening provided some advantage to the chasing team. The game demonstrated Sri Lanka’s strong top-order batting and spin bowling, with Nissanka’s performance earning him Player of the Match honors. The series continues as Zimbabwe seeks redemption in upcoming fixtures, while Sri Lanka aims to maintain their momentum.