ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 25-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
NZ 168/7 (20)
SL 107/8 (20)
New Zealand won by 61 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera* | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner* | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
Last Wicket:Dunith Wellalage c Rachin Ravindra b Glenn Phillips 29(23) - 105/8 in 19.4 ov.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
New Zealand — Innings 1 (168/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) c Kamindu Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Finn Allen c and b Maheesh Theekshana | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 176.92 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c Dushan Hemantha b Maheesh Theekshana | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 145.45 | |
| Glenn Phillips b Dushmantha Chameera | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Daryl Mitchell b Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Mark Chapman b Maheesh Theekshana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) c Charith Asalanka b Dushmantha Chameera | 47 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 180.77 | |
| Cole McConchie not out | 31 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 134.78 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 168 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.5 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 30 | 19 |
| Tim Seifert & Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 7 |
| Glenn Phillips & Rachin Ravindra | 41 | 31 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Rachin Ravindra | 9 | 11 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Mark Chapman | 0 | 2 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Mitchell Santner | 0 | 3 |
| McConchie & Mitchell Santner | 84 | 47 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen | 3.1 | 30 |
| 2 | Tim Seifert | 4.2 | 34 |
| 3 | Glenn Phillips | 9.3 | 75 |
| 4 | Rachin Ravindra | 11.2 | 84 |
| 5 | Mark Chapman | 11.4 | 84 |
| 6 | Daryl Mitchell | 12.1 | 84 |
| 7 | Mitchell Santner | 19.6 | 168 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (107/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 11 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Charith Asalanka c Daryl Mitchell b Matt Henry | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c Glenn Phillips b Mitchell Santner | 31 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 134.78 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) c Finn Allen b Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Dushan Hemantha c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Rachin Ravindra b Glenn Phillips | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 126.09 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera not out | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 107 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dilshan Madushanka | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Cole McConchie | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ish Sodhi | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 0 | 1 |
| Charith Asalanka & Kusal Mendis | 6 | 12 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kusal Mendis | 21 | 36 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 1 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Kamindu Mendis | 17 | 13 |
| Dushan Hemantha & Kamindu Mendis | 13 | 11 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Kamindu Mendis | 18 | 16 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Dushmantha Chameera | 28 | 28 |
| Maheesh Theekshana & Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Charith Asalanka | 2.1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | 8.1 | 27 |
| 4 | Pavan Rathnayake | 8.2 | 29 |
| 5 | Dasun Shanaka | 10.3 | 46 |
| 6 | Dushan Hemantha | 12.2 | 59 |
| 7 | Kamindu Mendis | 14.6 | 77 |
| 8 | Dunith Wellalage | 19.4 | 105 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 25-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ)
Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in a thrilling match on 25-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka batting and New Zealand bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 25-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
