NZ vs SL Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

New Zealand will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the Super 8 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 25.

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New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, started their Super8 campaign against Pakistan with a no-result due to rain. On the other hand, Sri Lanka suffered a 51-run defeat to England in their first clash of the Super8 campaign. 

NZ vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8, Details

Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 46

Time & Date: 7:00 PM IST, Wednesday, February 25

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

NZ vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Pitch Report

The five games played here in the ongoing season saw the first innings score of 173. It’s a good batting wicket as seen in the previous encounters. Any score above 190 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

NZ vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

NZ vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand.

Both teams played 28 times in the T20I format. While New Zealand won 16 times, Sri Lanka won 11 times, and one game ended with no result. We can expect a thrilling affair between these two sides. With New Zealand boasting a heavy batting and bowling line-up, we can expect them to continue their good momentum.

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