T20 World Cup 2026: SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 46th T20 Match
SL vs ENG Match: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM IST at the R. The match will be played at the Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) |
| League | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 AM (IST) |
SL vs ENG Match Preview in Hindi
Sri Lanka's performance in the previous match was extremely disappointing, suffering a crushing 51-run defeat at the hands of England. Chasing a target of 147, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 95. However, Dasun Shanaka played a brilliant innings of 30 runs off 24 balls, while Dunith Welles took three wickets for 26 runs in four overs.
New Zealand have performed well so far in the tournament, although their previous match against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain. However, New Zealand must win this match to improve their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Therefore, they will want to win at all costs.
SL vs ENG Fantasy Tips
- Given the pitch's behavior, selecting top-order batsmen will be crucial here.
- Death bowlers are always the best wicket-takers in the last few overs; they can change the course of the game at any time.
- Devon Conway is the best option for wicketkeeping.
- Spinners could play a key role on this pitch.
SL vs ENG Head to Head
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 28 T20 matches. Of these 28 matches, Sri Lanka has won 11 while New Zealand has won 16.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs ENG) Playing 11
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable Playing 11
1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kamil Mishara, 3. Kusal Mendis (wk), 4. Pawan Rathnayake, 5. Dunith Welles, 6. Kamindu Mendis, 7. Dasun Shanaka (c), 8. Dushan Hemantha, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand (NZ) Probable Playing 11
1. Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), 2. Finn Allen (wicketkeeper), 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Mark Chapman, 6. Daryl Mitchell, 7. Mitchell Santner (captain), 8. James Neesham, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Lockie Ferguson
SL vs ENG Probable Best Performers
Batter:
Pathum Nissanka: Pathum Nissanka is Sri Lanka's trump card against New Zealand. The opener has scored 208 runs in five matches at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 154.07. With a century and a fifty, he has bolstered the batting department.
Bowler
Harry Brook (Captain/Batter): Mitchell Santner could be the X-factor with the ball for New Zealand. The left-arm spinner hasn't performed well so far, taking just one wicket in four matches. However, with conditions expected to be firm and turning, the captain will see this as an opportunity to make a big impact.
SL vs ENG Pitch Report
SL vs ENG Pitch Report in Hindi: The pitch at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium is considered balanced, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. The swing in the initial overs is expected to favor fast bowlers. Meanwhile, spinners are expected to play a key role as the match progresses. Additionally, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bat first.
SL vs ENG Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeepers – Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Dushmantha Hemantha
- Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry, Dunith Wellalage
Also Read: Why IND vs PAK Semi-Final May Not Happen in T20 World Cup 2026, Check Scenario
