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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Wed, Feb 25 EST8:30 AM EST

A classic subcontinental showdown arrives in the Super 8s as co-hosts Sri Lanka face New Zealand in a match that could dictate the trajectory of Group 2.

Taking place at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, this fixture pits two of the most tactically astute sides against each other. Sri Lanka, having breezed through the group stage with a perfect record on home soil, will look to unleash their "mystery" spin web. New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, arrives with a "spin-heavy" blueprint designed specifically for these conditions. Catch every tactical move live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

Head-to-Head: The Island Battle
The rivalry between these two has been incredibly tight over the last 18 months. While New Zealand holds the overall historical edge, Sri Lanka has become nearly invincible at home in recent bilateral series.

Overall T20Is: New Zealand leads 16-11.

Recent Series (Dec 2024 - Jan 2025): New Zealand won the series 2-1 in NZ, but Sri Lanka secured a thrilling 7-run victory in the final game.

T20 World Cup History: New Zealand leads 3-2.

Venue Record: Sri Lanka has a superior win rate at the R. Premadasa Stadium, where the slow, low bounce perfectly complements their bowling attack.

Team Form & Recent Results
Sri Lanka (W-W-W-W-W) The "Lions" are the undisputed form team of the tournament. Under Dasun Shanaka, they have successfully navigated Group B without a single loss, including a dominant statement win over former champions Australia.

Group Stage: Qualified 1st from Group B (Defeated Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman).

Strength: A bowling unit that has not allowed a single opponent to cross 160 during the group stage.

Selection: The squad is at full strength, with Matheesha Pathirana providing the "X-factor" at the death.

New Zealand (W-W-L-L-W) The "Black Caps" are embracing their "dark horse" status. Despite losing Michael Bracewell to a tournament-ending calf injury and Lockie Ferguson briefly for parental leave, their spin depth remains the envy of the tournament.

Group Stage: Qualified from Group D after a clinical win over Canada on February 16.

Tactical Shift: With three frontline spinners and two part-time options, the Kiwis have moved away from their traditional pace-heavy approach to match subcontinental needs.

News: Cole McConchie has joined the squad as a tactical replacement for Bracewell.

Players in Focus
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): The world's premier leg-spinner. In the Colombo heat, his battle against the aggressive Finn Allen in the powerplay will likely set the tone for the entire match.

Tim Seifert (New Zealand): The Black Caps' most consistent run-scorer in 2025/26. His ability to play spin with his feet and his prolific record in Asian T20 leagues make him the prized wicket for the Lankans.

Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): Coming off a monumental group stage where he anchored several chases, his composure against Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi will be vital for Sri Lanka's middle-overs stability.

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): The captain and spin spearhead. Santner's subtle variations and experience at this venue (from various tours) make him New Zealand's primary weapon to stifle the Lankan scoring rate. More

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