New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Standings: New Zealand national cricket team moved a step closer to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup after a commanding win over Sri Lanka national cricket team in a Super Eights Group 2 clash on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
New Zealand recovered from 84 for 6 to post 168 for 7, thanks to an 84-run partnership off 51 balls between captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie. Sri Lanka struggled in response and managed only 107 for 8 in 20 overs.
All-rounder Rachin Ravindra starred with the ball, claiming 4 for 27 on a turning surface to seal the victory.
The result leaves New Zealand with three points from two matches and a healthy net run rate of 3.050. England have already qualified for the semifinals after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka, with consecutive defeats in the Super Eights, are eliminated from semifinal contention.
Super 8 – Group 1 Standings
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +5.350 | 2 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.800 | 2 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.800 | 0 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -5.350 | 0 |
Super 8 – Group 2 Standings
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.491 | 4 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +3.050 | 3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.461 | 1 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.800 | 0 |