New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 19 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Matt Henry
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Phillips
NZ
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Catches (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Dushan Hemantha
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
NZ at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Glenn Phillips
57 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rachin Ravindra
7 wkts
SL at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
487 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
24 wkts
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| 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 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| 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
| 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 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| 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 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
|
103.8 |
| 2 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
99.7 |
| 3 |
Matt Henry
NZ
|
87.4 |
| 4 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
80.2 |
| 5 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
77.4 |
| 6 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
65.7 |
| 7 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
49.0 |
| 8 |
Finn Allen
NZ
|
43.2 |
| 9 |
Cole McConchie
NZ
|
43.1 |
| 10 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
39.4 |
| 11 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
18.4 |
| 12 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
9.4 |
| 13 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
9.4 |
| 14 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
9.0 |
| 15 |
Dushan Hemantha
SL
|
7.7 |
| 16 |
Lockie Ferguson
NZ
|
7.7 |
| 17 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
6.0 |
| 18 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
5.3 |
| 19 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
2.5 |
| 21 |
Mark Chapman
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: who played
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.