[Highlights] NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Updates: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs as Dasun Shanaka’s side eliminated from the tournament
NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Cricket Today Match Highlights: Rachin Ravindra claimed 4/27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their Group 2 Super Eights clash of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.
With the win, New Zealand took a big step towards the semifinals. Sri Lanka were knocked out, though they still have one match to play. Chasing 169, Sri Lanka made a terrible start to crawl to 20 for two in the powerplay and failed to gain any momentum.
Ravindra then ran through the brittle Lankan middle order to help the Kiwis limit the co-hosts for a paltry 107/8. Earlier, skipper Mitchell Santner (47) and Cole McConchie (31 not out) led New Zealand’s fightback after middle-order collapse as the Kiwis posted 168/7. New Zealand suffered a batting collapse as they slipped from 75/2 to 84/6 during which they also lost three wickets without adding a run.
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NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Score and Updates: New Zealand win by 61 runs, Sri Lanka knocked out
The match is over. Glenn Phillips takes a wicket at the end to finish the game, which turned out to be one-sided. Sri Lanka started well, but for the last 25 overs, New Zealand were in full control.
New Zealand win by 61 runs. Sri Lanka are out of the tournament and cannot reach the semifinals. The Kiwis are now in a strong position to qualify ahead of Pakistan. It has been a great performance from New Zealand in Colombo.
NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Score and Updates: Two overs left – almost over for Sri Lanka
The match is coming to an end, and not much is happening now. Sri Lanka’s batting has let them down again in this tournament.
Wellalage gets a small cheer from the crowd as he takes a single to bring the score to 100
NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Score and Updates: Seven down! Captain Santner takes a wicket
Another wicket falls. Kamindu was the only batter looking settled, but he gets out as well. He hits the ball straight to a fielder.
Sri Lanka are now 77/7.
NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Score and Updates: Unbelievable – four wickets for Rachin!
Rachin Ravindra takes another wicket! Hemantha tries to hit a big shot but doesn’t time it well. It goes straight to the fielder at long-on for an easy catch.
Sri Lanka are 67/6 after 13 overs.
NZ vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Score and Updates: Rachin Ravindra takes his third wicket! New Zealand on top
Rachin Ravindra is bowling brilliantly. He floats the ball up again, it turns sharply, and the batter gets a big top edge while trying to cut. It is caught easily.
That’s the fifth wicket of the innings, and New Zealand are in full control
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