Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Co-Hosts In Must-Win Situation Against Kiwis

Glenn Phillips has been dismissed for a run-a-ball 18 but the run-rate is still well above 7. It is not an easy pitch to bat on and New Zealand will be looking at a score of 150-160.

Sri Lanka have got rid of both of the dangerous Kiwi openers cheaply with Tim Seifert becoming the latest to depart for 20 runs. The reliable Rachin Ravindra and power hitter Glenn Phillips are at the crease now.

Maheesh Theekshana gets his man and some much-needed redemption. After dropping a sitter in the previous over, the mystery spinner struck back with a perfectly disguised carrom ball. Finn Allen, looking to stay leg-side, could only chip a tame return catch.

We are underway for the 1st innings of this all-important Super 8s match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Kiwi openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are on the crease to face Dilshan Madushanka's first over.

New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, 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), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first.

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced black-soil surface that starts flat but slows down as the match progresses. While pacers get early bounce, spinners will dominate the middle overs with significant grip and turn. Chasing is difficult here, though evening dew may slightly assist the team batting second.

Total matches: 28

New Zealand wins: 16

Sri Lanka wins: 11

Ties: 2

No result: 1

This match can be live streamed on the JioHotstar app/website as well as the Star Sports network on television screens.

5PM – 8PM: Mostly cloudy, becoming clear by 8 PM. Highs around 29°C.

8 PM – 10 PM: Clear skies and 27°C. Low chance of rain (approx. 10-15%).

10 PM – 12 AM: Rain chances increase to 49% after 10 PM and 58% by 11 PM, so the end of the match could see some light spells

In Colombo, the weather is currently mostly cloudy at 28°C, and a full match is likely. While there is a 14% chance of rain at the 7 PM start time, conditions are expected to stay clear during the primary playing hours.

Good Evening to each and every reader joining us for the Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This is the start of our live blog, stay tuned for the build-up.