New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming, match timings, venue and squads

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will clash in a crucial Super Eight encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with both teams eager for their first win at this stage. New Zealand enter the match after their last Super Eight game against Pakistan was washed out, earning them a solitary point, while Sri Lanka come into the contest on the back of a loss to England, where they struggled to chase 147 on a slow, turning pitch. With both sides needing a strong performance to stay in contention, the match promises a competitive battle at R Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka will need to strengthen their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial Super Eight T20 World Cup match. The hosts struggled to chase 147 against England on a slow, turning pitch in Pallekele, and similar batting conditions are expected at R Premadasa Stadium, where larger boundaries make hitting sixes difficult. Shot selection was questioned after the heavy defeat, with Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour noting that poor decisions on singles cost wickets on slow pitches.

New Zealand, who earned a point when their Super Eight opener against Pakistan was washed out, also boast quality spin options, led by captain Mitchell Santner. Their opening duo, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, showed excellent form during the league stage, while Rachin Ravindra will be looking to build on his fifty against Canada. With rain unlikely, both teams will be pushing hard for their first Super Eight win of the tournament.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: match venue

The game will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: live streaming and TV broadcast

The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: match start time

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: toss time

The toss will take place at 6:30 pm.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: head-to-head records in T20Is

• Total matches played: 28
  
• Sri Lanka wins: 9
  
• New Zealand wins: 16
  
• Tied: 2
  
• No result: 1
  
  

Squads

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie.