New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra walks again to the pavilion after his dismissal through the 2026 ICC Males’s T20 Cricket World Cup Tremendous Eights match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25, 2026. — AFP
Sri Lankan bowlers took back-to-back wickets to dent New Zealand’s momentum within the Tremendous Eight conflict of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday.
New Zealand managed to attain 137 runs for the lack of six wickets in 18 overs. Maheesh Theekshana took three wickets, Dushmantha Chameera two, and Dunith Wellalage despatched off one batter.
Earlier, Sri Lanka gained the toss and elected to bowl first towards New Zealand.
Taking part in XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson
Head-to-head
Traditionally, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have confronted one another in 28 T20I matches. The Blackcaps have gained 16, whereas the Lankan Lions have emerged victorious on 11 events. One match ended and not using a outcome.
In T20 World Cup encounters, each side have met six occasions. Sri Lanka leads with three wins, New Zealand has two victories, and one match ended with no outcome.
Matches performed: 28Sri Lanka gained: 11New Zealand gained: 16No Outcome: 01Form Information
Sri Lanka will look to bounce again after consecutive defeats towards Zimbabwe and England to remain within the recreation on reaching the semifinal spherical of the continuing match.
In the meantime, New Zealand will even push for a win after a washed-out recreation towards Pakistan to stay in competition for the following spherical.
Sri Lanka: L, L, W, W, W (most up-to-date first)
New Zealand: NR, W, L, W, W
