New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: See Best Photos From Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium
New Zealand face Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, with the hosts winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanka announced one change in the playing XI from their previous game, as they include their key batter, Charith Asalanka, in place of opener Kamil Mishara. On the other hand, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also announced one change as Cole McConchie comes in for James Neesham to bring an extra spin bowling option.
Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach Lasith Malinga checks balls before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lankan supporters cheer for their team before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's players stand for their national anthem before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lankan players stand for their national anthem before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Tim Seifert plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Finn Allen hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana takes the catch to get New Zealand's Finn Allen during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Tim Seifert leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, left, Glenn Phillips have a chat during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Mark Chapman during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Cole McConchie plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's captain Mitchel Santner plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
New Zealand's Matt Henry, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, left, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
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