New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Score and Commentary, ICC T20 World Cup, 25 February, 2026
COMPLETED / Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4) / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
168/7 (20 ov)
107/8 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 61 runs
Recent
Player of the match
Rachin Ravindra,
New Zealand
Player of the Series
Sanju Samson,
India
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
New Zealand won by 61 runs
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (NZ won by 68 runs) | 2nd T20I | 17 Mar 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 7 wickets) | 1st T20I | 15 Mar 2026 |
| India (IND won by 96 runs) | Final | 8 Mar 2026 |
| South Africa (NZ won by 9 wickets) | 1st Semi-Final | 4 Mar 2026 |
| England (ENG won by 4 wickets) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y2) | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK won by 5 runs) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y3 v Y4) | 28 Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand (NZ won by 61 runs) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4) | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 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 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 2 run (0.2 ov): Maheesh Theekshana: 1 (1), Dushmantha Chameera: 1 (1)
- Last Bat: Dunith Wellalage 29(23) - c R Ravindra b G Phillips Glenn Phillips
- Fall of Wickets: 0 - 1 Pathum Nissanka, 6 - 2 Charith Asalanka, 27 - 3 Kusal Mendis, 29 - 4 Pavan Rathnayake, 46 - 5 Dasun Shanaka, 59 - 6 Dushan Hemantha, 77 - 7 Kamindu Mendis, 105 - 8 Dunith Wellalage
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, New Zealand - 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)
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward 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 16 (10 runs)
Rachin Ravindra to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Rachin Ravindra to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Rachin Ravindra to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Rachin Ravindra to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Rachin Ravindra delivers off break ball at good length, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Rachin Ravindra to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Rachin Ravindra to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 18 (5 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Mitchell Santner to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers off break ball at full length, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dushmantha Chameera goes forward 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.
Mitchell Santner to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 19 (4 runs)
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dushmantha Chameera goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage c R Ravindra b G Phillips 29 (23) Glenn Phillips to Dunith Wellalage, no run, c R Ravindra b G Phillips, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Dunith Wellalage as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep square leg, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of for a soft dismissal.
Glenn Phillips to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dushmantha Chameera hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 20 (3 runs)