New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Highlights | Santner and Ravindra Knock Sri Lanka Out
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Highlights delivered one of the sharpest turnarounds of the 2026 T20 World Cup. From 84 for 6 under serious pressure to a 61 run win, New Zealand flipped the match in eight overs and ended Sri Lanka’s campaign in front of a stunned Colombo crowd.
At the R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka controlled the first half. By the end, they were chasing shadows.
Match Summary: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Clash
New Zealand 168 for 7 in 20 overs
Mitchell Santner 47
Rachin Ravindra 32
Maheesh Theekshana 3 for 30
Sri Lanka 107 for 8 in 20 overs
Kamindu Mendis 31
Dunith Wellalage 29
Rachin Ravindra 4 for 27
New Zealand won by 61 runs after a late surge with the bat and a dominant spin performance to seal Sri Lanka’s exit from the tournament.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Highlights
- New Zealand scored 168 for 7 after being 84 for 6, thanks to an 84-run seventh-wicket stand by Santner and McConchie.
- Sri Lanka were restricted to 107 for 8 in 20 overs in Colombo.
- Rachin Ravindra took 4 for 27, his best T20I figures.
- Matt Henry removed Pathum Nissanka on the first ball of the chase.
- Sri Lanka were eliminated from the 2026 T20 World Cup after this Super 8 defeat.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Overview
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Highlights saw a match turn dramatically in the final four overs of the first innings. Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescued New Zealand from 84 for 6, before Rachin Ravindra’s four-wicket spell sealed a 61-run win and knocked Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup.
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New Zealand Squad:
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
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FAQs
Q1: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Super 8 Highlights?
New Zealand won by 61 runs after defending 168 in Colombo.
Q2: Who was the top performer in NZ vs SL Super 8 Highlights?
Rachin Ravindra was the standout performer with 4 for 27, while Mitchell Santner scored 47 in a crucial counterattack.
Q3: How did Sri Lanka get knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026?
Sri Lanka lost to New Zealand in the Super 8 stage by 61 runs, which ended their chances of reaching the semifinals.
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