New Zealand will face Sri Lanka today in the 46th match of T-20 World Cup 2026. This match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Important match for both teams
Sports Desk, New Delhi. New Zealand will face Sri Lanka today in the 46th match of T-20 World Cup 2026. This match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Today's match is very important for both the teams. If the winning team remains in the race for the semi-finals, the journey of the losing team may end.
The match between New Zealand and Pakistan in Super-8 was washed out due to rain. In such a situation, both the teams got 1-1 point. If New Zealand wins today, the Kiwi team will have 3 points. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has lost to England in its first match. In such a situation, today co-host Sri Lanka will have its eyes on 2 points.
NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand's playing eleven
Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.
NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka's playing 11
Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Charith Aslanka, Pawan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Velalez, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chamira, Mahesh Teekshana Madushan, Kadil Sha.
NZ vs SL Live: Toss Updates
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka has decided to bowl after winning the toss. In such a situation, New Zealand will be seen batting first. One change has been made in Sri Lanka's playing 11. Kiwi team also comes with 1 change. Charith Asalanka has replaced Kamil Mishara. Cole McConchie has come in place of James Neesham.
NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand team
Tim Seifert (wk), 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 McConchie.
NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Team
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pawan Rathnayake, Dunith Vellaage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Zenith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera.
NZ vs SL Live: Live Blog
Welcome to Dainik Jagran's live blog. New Zealand will face Sri Lanka today in the Super-8 of the T20 World Cup 2026. This match is very important for both the teams. You can read all the updates related to the match in this live blog.