T20 World Cup 2026: Match 46, Super Eights, NZ vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?

Published - 24 Feb 2026, 10:20 IST | Updated - 24 Feb 2026, 11:00 IST

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will face off in Match 46 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 25.

New Zealand’s Super Eight opener against Pakistan was washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo. The abandonment meant the Black Caps had to settle for a solitary point. Before that, they had enjoyed a strong group-stage campaign, registering three wins out of four games played.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are coming off a heavy 51-run defeat to England in their first Super Eight clash. Bowled out cheaply in a spin-dominated encounter, the hosts now sit under pressure, with net run rate already taking a hit.

The iconic stadium from Sri Lanka has hosted five matches so far in the tournament. Of these, four times team batting first has emerged victorious, while only once has the team chasing won. However, chasing has been the preferred choice, and the trend is expected to continue.

Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the New Zealand team, as he has managed to hit 208 runs in five games at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 154.07. With one ton and one and a half centuries to his name, the star batter has been in fine touch and will look to continue the same rhythm in his team's must-win clash.

New Zealand's skipper, Mitchell Santner, could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game. The spinner has had a quiet tournament so far, claiming just a solitary wicket in four innings. However, with the pitch assisting spinners, Santner will be hopeful to bounce back strongly.