New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Score and Commentary, ICC T20 World Cup, 25 February, 2026
LIVE / Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4) / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
*129/6 (17.4 ov)
Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner* | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Cole McConchie | 26 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 123.81 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Maheesh Theekshana* | 3.3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4.57 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 |
Sri Lanka elected to bowl
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (Match Abandoned) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y3) | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Canada (NZ won by 8 wickets) | 31st Match, Group D | 17 Feb 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 7 wickets) | 24th Match, Group D | 14 Feb 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates (NZ won by 10 wickets) | 11th Match, Group D | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Afghanistan (NZ won by 5 wickets) | 4th Match, Group D | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| England (ENG won by 51 runs) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y4) | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (ZIM won by 6 wickets) | 38th Match, Group B | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Australia (SL won by 8 wickets) | 30th Match, Group B | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Oman (SL won by 105 runs) | 16th Match, Group B | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ireland (SL won by 20 runs) | 6th Match, Group B | 8 Feb 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 39 run (5.2 ov): Cole McConchie: 26 (21), Mitchell Santner: 10 (11)
- Last Bat: Daryl Mitchell 3(7) - b D Wellalage Dunith Wellalage
- Fall of Wickets: 30 - 1 Finn Allen, 34 - 2 Tim Seifert, 75 - 3 Glenn Phillips, 84 - 4 Rachin Ravindra, 84 - 5 Mark Chapman, 84 - 6 Daryl Mitchell
- Reviews Remaining: New Zealand - 2 of 2, Sri Lanka - 2 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4)
- Series: ICC T20 World Cup
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Time: 07:00 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
- City: Colombo
- Umpires: Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan), Rod Tucker (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Richie Richardson (West Indies)
Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Cole McConchie, 1 run, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease to take doosra of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, full length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mitchell Santner, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball, fulltoss, That sails wide of the off stump, Mitchell Santner left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
End of over 17 (18 runs)
Dushmantha Chameera to Cole McConchie, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump. Cole McConchie hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Cole McConchie, 1 run, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease to take inswinger of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Cole McConchie, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Dushmantha Chameera to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Dushmantha Chameera to Cole McConchie, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, 1 run, Charith Asalanka delivers doosra at good length, Cole McConchie goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Cole McConchie hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Charith Asalanka to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease, swats drive, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 15 (2 runs)
Dunith Wellalage to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Dunith Wellalage to Cole McConchie, 1 run, Cole McConchie goes back to take doosra of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.
Dunith Wellalage to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 14 (2 runs)
Charith Asalanka to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, 1 run, Charith Asalanka delivers off break ball at good length, Cole McConchie goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the stumps, Cole McConchie goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
Charith Asalanka to Cole McConchie, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, full length, on the off stump, Cole McConchie goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.