LIVE: McConchie takes the attack to Sri Lanka
The T20 World Cup Super Eight stage continued with a clash between New Zealand and the co-hosts on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are both battling for survival as they clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.
New Zealand's match against Pakistan was rained out and the teams ended up splitting points. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka lost to England on Sunday and will be desperate to open their account.
Having won their first two matches in the Super Eight stage, England are already through to the semi-final. That means Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan are jostling for the remaining semis slot in Group 2.
Sri Lanka v New Zealand | Feel The Thrill | Match Preview | T20WC 2026
Sri Lanka and New Zealand lock horns in a critical Super 8 clash in Colombo. ICC Digital Insider Crystal Arnold breaks down an enthralling ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 fixture.
Sri Lanka v New Zealand
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to field first against a New Zealand side that may be a little rusty, playing their first match in nine days since their Super Eight clash against Pakistan was washed out.
Though Finn Allen was quick out of the blocks, Sri Lanka struck back in the third over, with Maheesh Theekshana packing off the right-hander. New Zealand didn't quite get the acceleration they wanted up front, ending powerplay on 44/2.
A 41-run partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips provided the much needed respite.
But Phillips' dismissal triggered a middle-order collapse, with New Zealand losing four wickets for nine runs, including three in the space of eight balls and zero runs. Off spinner Theekshana (3/9) and pacer Dushmantha Chameera (2/8) have been exceptional, holding New Zealand to 90/6 in 15 overs.
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand's charge cut short | Powerplay Highlights | T20WC 2026
New Zealand's brisk start comes to a pause as they post 44/2 in the first Powerplay against Sri Lanka at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
