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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s Match Predicted XI, Colombo Pitch Report: New Zealand will lock horns with Sri Lanka for their next Super 8s match at the R Premadasa stadium on Wednesday. Sri Lanka will come into this match after losing to England by 51 runs in their first Super 8s match.

This loss has ruined their chance of qualifying for the semis, and they now have to win both their remaining matches.

They started their group stage campaign by winning two consecutive matches, including a historic win against Australia, but then lost two consecutive matches, which dented their campaign. Apart from that, their key bowlers also got injured.

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At the same time, the Mitchell Santner-led side's first Super 8s clash against Pakistan in Colombo was washed out, and both sides got a point apiece. They do look like a formidable side, as they have got all their bases covered, but they can still face a stiff challenge in beating Sri Lanka on a slow pitch.

Toss- The match toss between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be held at 6:30 p.m. IST.

Time- 25th February, 7 p.m. IST.

Venue- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Where to watch the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match live in India?

The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match will be telecast live on the Star Sports network and streamed live on the JioCinema app.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match Predicted XI, Colombo Pitch Report: The surface at R Premadasa Stadium is usually balanced, but it becomes spin-friendly when the pitch slows, as it produces more grip and turn.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match Predicted XI:

New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

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

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 match squads:

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Perera, Pramod Madushan, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway


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