Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Live Streaming Details: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, is bottom of the Group 2 standings with zero points after losing its opening Super 8 match to England. Another defeat would eliminate the co-host from semifinal contention. New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, has one point after its previous Super 8 match against Pakistan was washed out because of rain. A victory over Sri Lanka would significantly strengthen its chances of advancing. England has already secured a semifinal spot from Group 2, leaving Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan competing for the remaining place in the knockout stage. The live telecast of the match is available on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
SL vs NZ Live Streaming Info
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 46th Match, Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
TV Telecast (India): Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Colombo Weather Forecast
According to weather forecast, temperatures in Colombo are expected to hover around 25 degrees Celsius on Wednesday evening. Skies are forecast to remain mostly clear, with winds ranging between 7 and 30 km/h. There is a 25% chance of rain and only a 1% chance of thunderstorms. Cloud cover is expected to be around 27%, suggesting favorable conditions for a full match.
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could find assistance early with movement off the surface, while spinners are likely to have a significant role as the pitch slows down. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 168.
SL vs NZ Playing XIs
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka