ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Toss Update and Playing XI

It is time for the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) in Group 2 of the Super Eights in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is hosting the match on Wednesday night (February 25).

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Toss Update, Playing XIs

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It is time for the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) in Group 2 of the Super Eights in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is hosting the match on Wednesday night (February 25). It is almost a must-win game for both teams. 

Group B runners-up Sri Lanka started the Super Eights with a shocking defeat against England. Despite restricting England to 146 runs, Sri Lanka were bundled out for only 95 runs, as the hosts lost that match by 51 runs.

Meanwhile, Group D runners-up New Zealand had a no result in their first Super Eights fixture against Pakistan, as rain washed out that game. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Toss Update

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Playing XIs

Sri Lanka made one change in the playing XI. Charith Asalanka has replaced Kamil Mishara.

Sri Lanka playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, 

New Zealand playing XI

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

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