Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: Kiwis Crush Lankans With Emphatic 61-Run Win

New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their 2nd Super 8 match to officially knock the co-hosts out of the on-going ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After being reduced to 84/6 by Sri Lanka’s spinners, the Kiwis staged a remarkable recovery thanks to an outstanding 70-run stand between skipper Mitchell Santner (47) and Cole McConchie (31). Their effort powered the Blackcaps to 168/7. In response, Sri Lanka’s chase took a major hit immediately as Matt Henry struck on the very first ball, removing Pathum Nissanka for a golden duck. Rachin Ravindra, who was also adjudged man of the match for figures of 4/27, went on to single handedly decimate the Lankan middle order. The co-hosts were eventually stopped at a dismal 107/8. This victory not only handed the Kiwis 2 important points, but also a boost in their hopes of making it to the semi-finals. Watch some of the best photos from the match.

Updated on: 25 February 2026 11:10 pm

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New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert have a chat after winning the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Lasith Malinga

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

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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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-New Zealands players

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Sri Lankan players

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Tim Seifert

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Finn Allen

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Maheesh Theekshana

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

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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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Glenn Phillips

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Rachin Ravindra

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Dushmantha Chameera

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

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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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Dunith Wellalage

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Cole McConchie

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

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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Mitchel Santner

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

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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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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Pavan Rathnayake

Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake plays a shot 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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New Zealand's Tim Seifert stumps successfully Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis 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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New Zealand's Tim Seifert stumps out Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake 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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Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot 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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New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka, centre, 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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Sri Lanka New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match-Daryl Mitchell

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell takes the catch to get Sri Lanka's Dushan Hemantha 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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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips takes the catch to get Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis 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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Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage plays a shot 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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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage 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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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, right, celebrates with Mitchel Santner the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage 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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