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.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 25 Feb 2026, 19:02 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 46th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka is set to face New Zealand. 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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Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Clouds

33.3°C

66% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

NR
W
L
W
W

Sri Lanka

L
L
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Tim Seifert

NZ - wkbat

326 Runs

9 Matches

2

Finn Allen

NZ - bat

298 Runs

9 Matches

3

Pathum Nissanka

SL - bat

211 Runs

7 Matches

4

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

205 Runs

7 Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

197 Runs

6 Matches

6

Glenn Phillips

NZ - wk

181 Runs

9 Matches

1

Finn Allen

NZ - bat

200.00

9 Matches

2

Dasun Shanaka

SL - all

187.50

7 Matches

3

Janith Liyanage

SL - all

166.67

1 Match

4

Tim Seifert

NZ - wkbat

166.33

9 Matches

5

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

164.79

7 Matches

6

Glenn Phillips

NZ - wk

157.39

9 Matches

1

Rachin Ravindra

NZ - bat

12 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

11 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

10 Wkts

9 Matches

4

Dushmantha Chameera

SL - bowl

10 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Dunith Wellalage

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

7 Matches

6

Dushan Hemantha

SL - all

6 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Matheesha Pathirana

SL - bowl

6.15

3 Matches

2

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

6.25

1 Match

3

Mitchell Santner

NZ - all

6.61

8 Matches

4

Dunith Wellalage

SL - bowl

7.22

7 Matches

5

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

7.25

7 Matches

6

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

7.42

7 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

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known to be well-balanced, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to find some assistance in the early stages, with movement available off the surface. While it is expected that spinners will play an important role as the game progresses. Moreover, there is a high chance that the toss-winning captain will choose to bat first here.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

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.

8
VC

Tim Seifert NZ | WKBAT

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.

9

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.

7

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.

7.5

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.

8.5

Matt Henry NZ | BOWL

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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8

James Neesham

NZ | ALL

7.5

Dushan Hemantha

SL | ALL

Last Updated On - Feb 25 2026 7:02 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

5 : 6

SL

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13/100

Mega League
Tim Seifert
VC

8

Kusal Mendis

9

Finn Allen

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Pathum Nissanka
C

8.5

Kamil Mishara

8

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Dasun Shanaka

8

Matt Henry

8.5

Dunith Wellalage

7

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

4 : 7

SL

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12.5/100

Head To Head
Tim Seifert

8

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Finn Allen

8

Glenn Phillips
VC

7

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Dasun Shanaka

8

Dunith Wellalage

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

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