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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Scorecard · T20 World Cup 2026
T20 Cricket World Cup
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Match 46th Match
Result
New Zealand · Innings 1
Tim Seifert
(wk)
c Kamindu Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera
8 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 88.89
c Maheesh Theekshana b Maheesh Theekshana
23 (13)
3×4 · 1×6 · SR 176.92
c Dushan Hemantha b Maheesh Theekshana
32 (22)
3×4 · 1×6 · SR 145.45
b Dushmantha Chameera
18 (18)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
b Dunith Wellalage
3 (7)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.86
b Maheesh Theekshana
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
Mitchell Santner
(c)
c Charith Asalanka b Dushmantha Chameera
47 (26)
2×4 · 4×6 · SR 180.77
not out
31* (23)
3×4 · 2×6 · SR 134.78
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) | c Kamindu Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Finn Allen | c Maheesh Theekshana b Maheesh Theekshana | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 176.92 |
| Rachin Ravindra | c Dushan Hemantha b Maheesh Theekshana | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Glenn Phillips | b Dushmantha Chameera | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Daryl Mitchell | b Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Mark Chapman | b Maheesh Theekshana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | c Charith Asalanka b Dushmantha Chameera | 47 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 180.77 |
| Cole McConchie | not out | 31* | 23 | 3 | 2 | 134.78 |
Total
168/7
(20 ov)
DNB
Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry
FoW
1-30 (Finn Allen, 3.1 ov), 2-34 (Tim Seifert, 4.2 ov), 3-75 (Glenn Phillips, 9.3 ov), 4-84 (Rachin Ravindra, 11.2 ov), 5-84 (Mark Chapman, 11.4 ov), 6-84 (Daryl Mitchell, 12.1 ov), 7-168 (Mitchell Santner, 19.6 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
3-0-34-0 · Econ 11.33
0/34
wd 3 · nb 0
4-0-27-1 · Econ 6.75
1/27
4 ov
4-0-30-3 · Econ 7.5
3/30
wd 2 · nb 0
4-0-38-3 · Econ 9.5
3/38
4 ov
2-0-22-0 · Econ 11
0/22
2 ov
3-0-16-0 · Econ 5.33
0/16
3 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
b Matt Henry
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Daryl Mitchell b Matt Henry
5 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.56
Kusal Mendis
(wk)
st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra
11 (22)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra
10 (18)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.56
c Glenn Phillips b Mitchell Santner
31 (23)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 134.78
Dasun Shanaka
(c)
c Finn Allen b Rachin Ravindra
3 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 60
c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra
3 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
c Rachin Ravindra b Glenn Phillips
29 (23)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 126.09
not out
7* (12)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 58.33
not out
1* (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Daryl Mitchell b Matt Henry | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 11 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | st Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c Glenn Phillips b Mitchell Santner | 31 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 134.78 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Finn Allen b Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Dushan Hemantha | c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Rachin Ravindra b Glenn Phillips | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 126.09 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | not out | 7* | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Total
107/8
(20 ov)
DNB
Dilshan Madushanka
FoW
1-0 (Pathum Nissanka, 0.1 ov), 2-6 (Charith Asalanka, 2.1 ov), 3-27 (Kusal Mendis, 8.1 ov), 4-29 (Pavan Rathnayake, 8.2 ov), 5-46 (Dasun Shanaka, 10.3 ov), 6-59 (Dushan Hemantha, 12.2 ov), 7-77 (Kamindu Mendis, 14.6 ov), 8-105 (Dunith Wellalage, 19.4 ov)
New Zealand · Bowling
2-1-3-2 · Econ 1.5
2/3
2 ov
3-0-20-0 · Econ 6.67
0/20
wd 1 · nb 0
Mitchell Santner
(c)
4-0-19-1 · Econ 4.75
1/19
4 ov
1-0-2-0 · Econ 2
0/2
1 ov
2-0-13-0 · Econ 6.5
0/13
2 ov
4-0-27-4 · Econ 6.75
4/27
wd 4 · nb 0
4-0-21-1 · Econ 5.25
1/21
4 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole McConchie | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: result and key facts
New Zealand won by 61 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 25 February 2026. Mitchell Santner top-scored with 47 off 26 balls and Rachin Ravindra took 4/27.
T20 World Cup standings
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New Zealand stats
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R.Premadasa Stadium ground stats
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand won by 61 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Sri Lanka played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday 25 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand scored 168/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 107/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Rachin Ravindra was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 104/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Mitchell Santner top-scored with 47 off 26 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Rachin Ravindra took 4/27 in 4 overs.
Who played in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.