SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Match 46, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka is set to face New Zealand in the 46th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday, February 25.
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Preview
In the 46th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka (SL) is set to face New Zealand (NZ). Sri Lanka had a very poor performance in the last match as they had to face a big defeat by 51 runs against England. After getting a target of 147 runs, Sri Lanka were all out after scoring only 95 runs. However, Dasun Shanaka played an innings of 30 runs in 24 balls, while in the bowling department, Dunith Wellage took three wickets for 26 runs in four overs.
On the other hand, New Zealand have been impressive so far in the tournament, although their last match was abandoned due to rain against Pakistan. But for now, New Zealand will need a win in this match to increase their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals. So, they will want to achieve victory at any cost.
Match Information
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 25 Feb 2026, Wed, 7:00 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
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Team Form (Last 5 matches)
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Players Stats in current Series
Pathum Nissanka
SL - BATTER
208 Runs
5 Matches
Kusal Mendis
SL - wk
186 Runs
5 Matches
Tim Seifert
NZ - WICKETKEEPER
173 Runs
5 Matches
Finn Allen
NZ - WICKETKEEPER
137 Runs
5 Matches
Pavan Rathnayake
SL - bat
137 Runs
5 Matches
Glenn Phillips
NZ - wk
119 Runs
5 Matches
Kamindu Mendis
SL - all
197.62
5 Matches
Glenn Phillips
NZ - wk
185.94
5 Matches
Finn Allen
NZ - WICKETKEEPER
177.92
5 Matches
Mark Chapman
NZ - all
176.74
5 Matches
Pavan Rathnayake
SL - bat
175.64
5 Matches
Tim Seifert
NZ - WICKETKEEPER
167.96
5 Matches
Maheesh Theekshana
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
5 Matches
Dunith Wellalage
SL - bowl
7 Wkts
5 Matches
Dushmantha Chameera
SL - bowl
6 Wkts
4 Matches
Dushan Hemantha
SL - all
6 Wkts
4 Matches
Matt Henry
NZ - BOWLER
4 Wkts
5 Matches
Lockie Ferguson
NZ - bowl
4 Wkts
4 Matches
Matheesha Pathirana
SL - bowl
6.15
3 Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - ALL-ROUNDER
6.25
1 Match
Dilshan Madushanka
SL - bowl
6.43
2 Matches
Dunith Wellalage
SL - bowl
6.55
5 Matches
Mitchell Santner
NZ - all
6.58
4 Matches
Maheesh Theekshana
SL - bowl
7.13
5 Matches
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand
Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, MS Chapman, DJ Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, MJ Henry, Ish Sodhi, LH Ferguson
Bench : Devon Conway, JA Duffy, KA Jamieson, CE McConchie
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, K Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, D Shanaka (C), PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, MADI Hemantha, D Chameera, M Theekshana, D Madushanka
Bench : K Perera, C Asalanka, J Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, PM Liyanagamage
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
168
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER
Pathum Nissanka has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 300 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 147. Nissanka is capable of performing well and winning games for the team.
Tim Seifert NZ | WICKETKEEPER
Tim Seifert is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 276 runs in the last 9 games with a strike rate of 166.
Kusal Mendis SL | WK
Kusal Mendis is a top-order batsman. He scored 325 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of over 133.
Glenn Phillips NZ | WK
Glenn Phillips is an excellent batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Phillips has scored 295 runs in the last 10 games.
Dushmantha Chameera SL | BOWL
Dushmantha Chameera is a brilliant T20 bowler and is currently performing well. He took 12 wickets in the last 6 games.
Matt Henry NZ | BOWLER
Matt Henry is a top-class T20 bowler. He took 7 wickets in the last 7 games. He has the ability to perform well on hard surfaces.
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James Neesham
NZ | ALL
Dushan Hemantha
SL | ALL
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Feb 24 2026 12:21 AM
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