HARARE: Sri Lanka chose to field after winning the toss in the opening match of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.
The tour follows a two-match ODI series, which Sri Lanka swept 2-0. Both sides now shift focus to the shortest format with three T20Is lined up.
Sri Lanka handed T20I debuts to Dushan Hemantha and Nuwanidu Fernando, adding fresh talent to their lineup.
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Zimbabwe Playing XI
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
