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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match: New Zealand and Sri Lanka will meet in a crucial Super 8 Group 2 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. New Zealand enter the match after their opening Super 8 fixture against Pakistan was washed out, leaving them with one point. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, suffered a defeat in their Super 8 opener against England and now face a must-win situation to keep their semifinal hopes alive. A defeat for the hosts could nearly end their semi-final hopes, while a win for New Zealand would strengthen their chances of progressing. Colombo Weather ForecastAccording to AccuWeather, 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 ReportThe 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. Historically, captains winning the toss have preferred to bat first.SquadsSri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Charith Asalanka, Kusal PereraNew Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Cole McConchieNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIsSri Lanka Probable Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan MadushankaNew Zealand Probable Playing XI: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie FergusonLive streaming and broadcast detailsFans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website with a subscription.New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match DetailsMatch: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 46th Match, Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Time: 7:00 p.m. ISTVenue: R. Premadasa Stadium, ColomboTV Broadcast: Star Sports NetworkLive Streaming: JioHotstar

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