Sri Lanka vs New Zealand — Super 8 (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard

🎧 MATCH NOTE
🔥 🇱🇰 LANKAN LIONS KO KIWIS NE GHAR MEIN HI DHER KAR DIYA 🥝
🏁 END New Zealand won by 61 runs
Last updated: 19 Mar 2026, 12:09:25 PM (PKT)
🇳🇿NEW ZEALAND
168/7
Overs: 20.0RR: 8.40
🇱🇰SRI LANKA
107/8
Overs: 20.0RR: 5.35
BATTING: Sri Lanka
PVD Chameera
7 (12)4s = 06s = 0SR = 58.33
Naya crease pe aya hai, SR ko thora jagao 😅
M Theekshana
1 (1)4s = 06s = 0SR = 100.00
Naya crease pe aya hai, SR ko thora jagao 😅
NEW ZEALAND - Santner ki batting ne Sri Lankan bowlers ki line length bigar di 🏏
🎯Phillips21/1 (4.0)
1
W
1
1
Runs
10
16
8
17
4
18
4
19
3
20
LAST 5 OVERS
RUNS = 29
4S = 1
6S = 1
WICKETS = 1
RUN RATE = 5.80

SCORECARD

Last updated: 19 Mar 2026, 12:09:25 PM (PKT)
NEW ZEALAND
168/7 (OVERS 20.0) : NR : 8.40
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
TL Seifert
c PHKD Mendis b Chameera
8 9 1 0 89
FH Allen
c & b Theekshana
23 13 3 1 177
R Ravindra
c Hemantha b Theekshana
32 22 3 1 145
GD Phillips
b Chameera
18 18 1 0 100
DJ Mitchell
b Wellalage
3 7 0 0 43
MS Chapman
b Theekshana
🦆 2 0 0 0
MJ Santner
c Asalanka b Chameera
47 26 2 4 181
CE McConchie
not out
31 23 3 2 135
Bowler O M R W ECO
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 11.0
Charith Asalanka 3 0 16 0 5.3
SRI LANKA
107/8 (OVERS 20.0) : NR : 5.35
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
P Nissanka
b Henry
🦆 1 0 0 0
BKG Mendis
st Seifert b Ravindra
11 22 1 0 50
KIC Asalanka
c Mitchell b Henry
5 9 1 0 56
P Rathnayake
st Seifert b Ravindra
10 18 0 0 56
PHKD Mendis
c Phillips b Santner
31 23 4 0 135
MD Shanaka
c Allen b Ravindra
3 5 0 0 60
MADI Hemantha
c Mitchell b Ravindra
3 6 0 0 50
DN Wellalage
c Ravindra b Phillips
29 23 2 1 126
PVD Chameera
not out
7 12 0 0 58
M Theekshana
not out
1 1 0 0 100
Bowler O M R W ECO
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 2.0
Ish Sodhi 2 0 13 0 6.5
Rachin Ravindra 4 0 27 4 6.8
Glenn Phillips 4 0 21 1 5.3

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 ka match Colombo ke R. Premadasa Stadium me khela gaya jahan New Zealand ne Sri Lanka ko 61 runs se hara diya. Jo fans live cricket score follow kar rahe thay ya updated Schedule dekh rahe thay unke liye yeh Super 8 Group 2 ka bohat aham muqabla tha. Match ke cricket match highlights me sab se bara moment Santner aur McConchie ki partnership rahi.

New Zealand 168/7
Sri Lanka 107/8
Result: New Zealand 61 runs se jeet gaya


🏏 1st Innings — New Zealand 🚩

Total 168/7
Overs 20

⭐ Mitchell Santner
47 runs | 26 balls | 2 fours | 4 sixes

⭐ Cole McConchie
31 not out | 23 balls

⭐ Rachin Ravindra
32 runs | 22 balls

Middle overs me collapse hua lekin 84 runs ki partnership ne match ka rukh badal diya.


🏏 2nd Innings — Sri Lanka 🚩

Target 169

Powerplay me sirf 20 runs.

⭐ Rachin Ravindra 4 wickets

Sri Lanka 107/8 par ruk gayi aur 61 runs se haar gayi.

Match Squad

New Zealand

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Tim Seifert
Finn Allen
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Daryl Mitchell
Mark Chapman
Mitchell Santner
Cole McConchie
Matt Henry
Ish Sodhi
Lockie Ferguson

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis
Charith Asalanka
Pavan Rathnayake
Kamindu Mendis
Dasun Shanaka
Dushan Hemantha
Dunith Wellalage
Dushmantha Chameera
Maheesh Theekshana
Dilshan Madushanka
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard

In the high pressure clash of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026, fans witnessed a dramatic momentum swing at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, where New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 encounter. After a shocking collapse to 84 for 6, the Santner McConchie rescue act flipped the script completely. For those tracking the live cricket score, checking the updated Schedule, or looking for detailed cricket match highlights, this game delivered tactical brilliance and knockout level intensity.

New Zealand 168/7
Sri Lanka 107/8
Result: New Zealand won by 61 runs


🏏 1st Innings — New Zealand 🚩

Total: 168/7
Overs: 20.0
Run Rate: 8.40
Powerplay: 44/2

⭐ Top Scorers

⭐ Mitchell Santner
47 Runs | 26 Balls | 2 Fours | 4 Sixes | SR 180.77

⭐ Cole McConchie
31* Runs | 23 Balls | 3 Fours | 2 Sixes | SR 134.78

⭐ Rachin Ravindra
32 Runs | 22 Balls | 3 Fours | 1 Six | SR 145.45

🔥 Middle Overs Collapse Drama

At 84/6 in 12.1 overs, New Zealand’s win probability dropped to 45%. Sri Lankan spinners applied choke pressure, especially ⭐ Maheesh Theekshana with 3/30.

💥 Death Overs Explosion

The 7th wicket partnership between ⭐ Mitchell Santner and ⭐ Cole McConchie added 84 runs off 47 balls. Death overs yielded 48 runs, shifting win probability to 85%.

⭐ Top Bowlers (Sri Lanka)

⭐ Maheesh Theekshana
4 Overs | 30 Runs | 3 Wickets | Econ 7.50

⭐ Dushmantha Chameera
4 Overs | 38 Runs | 3 Wickets | Econ 9.50

🎯 Tactical Observation

Santner promoted himself to control tempo rather than swing blindly. Smart strike rotation followed by calculated power hitting neutralized spin choke.


🏏 2nd Innings — Sri Lanka 🚩

Target: 169 Runs
Total: 107/8
Powerplay: 20/2

😱 Early Collapse

⭐ Matt Henry struck first ball. Sri Lanka crawled to 31/4 inside 6 overs. Required rate pressure crossed 9.5 by the 10th over.

⭐ Anchor Effort

⭐ Dunith Wellalage
29 Runs | 23 Balls | 2 Fours | 1 Six | SR 126.09

⭐ Kamindu Mendis
31 Runs | 23 Balls | 4 Fours | SR 134.78

But lack of partnerships hurt badly.

⭐ Game Changing Spell

⭐ Rachin Ravindra
4 Overs | 27 Runs | 4 Wickets | Econ 6.80

Used cleverly against Lankan middle order left handers.

🧱 Bowling Phase Comparison

Powerplay: SL 20 runs
Middle Overs: SL 57 runs
Death Overs: SL 30 runs

Dot Ball Pressure built consistently with Santner and Ravindra combining for tight spells.

🏁 Final Moment

Sri Lanka finished at 107/8.
New Zealand won by 61 runs with complete control.


📊 Match Momentum & Tactical Shift

🔄 Collapse to Comeback: 3 wickets for 0 runs followed by 84 run stand
📈 Win Probability Swing: 45% to 85%
🧠 Captaincy Move: Santner bowling Ravindra early
💪 Spin Dominance: Combined 6 wickets from spin duo


🏆 Records & Milestones

⭐ Player of the Match: Mitchell Santner
⭐ Rachin Ravindra crossed 50 T20I wickets
⭐ Highest 7th wicket partnership for New Zealand in T20 World Cup history


❓ Match FAQs

Who was Player of the Match?

⭐ Mitchell Santner for 47 off 26 and 1/19 control spell.

What was the turning point?

The 84 run partnership after New Zealand were 84/6.

Is Sri Lanka out of the tournament?

Mathematically near elimination with NRR -2.85.

Where can fans check live cricket score updates?

On official ICC platforms and match center pages during ongoing games.

When is the next match in the Schedule?

New Zealand face South Africa in their final Super 8 fixture

Match Information

Match Details

🏏Match
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — T20
🏆Series
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025-26
📅Date
2026-02-25
Time
14:30 GMT
🪙Toss
Sri Lanka, elected to bowl first
📌Status
Finished
Result
New Zealand won by 61 runs

Venue Information

🏟️Stadium
R Premadasa Stadium
🌍City
Colombo

Team Squads

New Zealand Squad

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Sri Lanka Squad

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
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