SL vs NZ Match Preview:

The 46th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be a Super 8 Group 2 clash between  Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The match will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams finished second in their respective groups at the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the Super 8 round, Sri Lanka lost their first match against 2010 champions England after failing to chase down a total of 147 runs. Their spinners have been dominant in this battle, and batters fired despite being all-out for 95 runs in the previous match. In contrast, New Zealand's first Super 8 match against Pakistan was rained out, forcing both teams to share a point. The performance of New Zealand's opening duo has been the campaign's most notable highlight thus far. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert have been the tournament's most destructive opening partnership, hitting more than a dozen sixes. They have a team full of powerful hitters and talented bowlers. 

SL vs NZ Match Details

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 46th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 25th February 2026 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Also Read: SL vs NZ Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 46th Match

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SL vs NZ Pitch Report

Premadasa Stadium is best known for its neutral pitch surface, but it typically favors spin bowlers more as the surface becomes slower, providing more grip and turn. 

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The forecast for the weather for R Premadasa Stadium and the surrounding area on matchday is expected to be sunny and hot, with clear skies throughout. 

SL vs NZ Match 46 Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

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

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka, the leading run-scorer, needs to convert his start into bigger contributions.
• Maheesh Theekshana – Maheesh Theekshana remains Sri Lanka's main weapon and leading wicket-taker in this tournament.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert leads the batting record with two half-centuries in four games and will be the one to watch.
• Glenn Phillips – Glenn Phillips, the wicketkeeper-batsman, has scored 119 runs in three innings at a scorching strike rate of 185.94.

SL vs NZ Match 46 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Kusal Mendis, Tim Seifert, Pathum Nissanka(C), Rachin Ravindra, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Glenn Phillips(VC), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Lockie Ferguson

SL vs NZ Match 46 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka

Vice-captain – Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

This is a must-win match for both teams, with New Zealand's washout against Pakistan putting them in a difficult position, and Sri Lanka's loss to England leaving them with no choice but to win this fixture. However, based on the balance of both teams, New Zealand appears to be the superior team, and we believe they will win this match. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

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