LIVE: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — T20 World Cup 2026 Match Scorecard
Sri Lanka need 152 more runs from 15 overs | Required Rate: 10.13 | SRI: 17/2 after 5 overs
The T20 World Cup 2026 group stage clash between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is live right now at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. New Zealand posted a competitive 168/7 in their 20 overs, and Sri Lanka are in early trouble, with two wickets already down and a massive run rate required.
New Zealand Innings Scorecard — 168/7 (20 Overs)
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first. New Zealand built their score through a crucial late partnership, with Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescuing the innings after a middle-order collapse.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 176.92 |
| Tim Seifert | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Glenn Phillips | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Mark Chapman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 47 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 180.77 |
| Cole McConchie | 31* | 23 | 3 | 2 | 134.78 |
Extras: 6 | Total: 168/7 (20 overs) | Run Rate: 8.40
Cole McConchie and Santner Save New Zealand's Innings
New Zealand were in serious trouble at 84/6 in the 12th over when Santner and Cole McConchie came together. The pair put on an unbeaten 84-run partnership off just 47 balls to drag New Zealand to a fighting total.
Mitchell Santner was the standout performer, blasting 47 off 26 balls with 4 sixes and 2 fours at a stunning strike rate of 180.77. Cole McConchie contributed 31 not out off 23 balls, smashing 2 sixes and 3 fours. McConchie is now also bowling in Sri Lanka's chase and has figures of 2-0-8-0 so far.
NZ Bowling — Sri Lanka Innings (LIVE): 17/2 after 5 Overs
Sri Lanka's chase has gotten off to the worst possible start. Matt Henry ripped through the top order in a devastating opening spell.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1.50 |
| Cole McConchie | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
Sri Lanka Batting — In Progress
Pathum Nissanka was bowled first ball by Matt Henry. Charith Asalanka fell caught behind for just 5, also off Henry. Kusal Mendis (7*) and Pavan Rathnayake (5*) are at the crease trying to steady the innings.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | Bowled Henry |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 9 | 55.56 | Caught Henry |
| Kusal Mendis | 7* | 12 | 58.33 | Batting |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 5* | 8 | 62.50 | Batting |
Sri Lanka Bowling Highlights — NZ First Innings
Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, each claiming 3 wickets. Theekshana finished with 4-0-30-3 and Chameera with 4-0-38-3, doing the bulk of the damage through the middle overs before the Santner-McConchie onslaught.
Sri Lanka need 151 more runs from 90 balls. At the current run rate of 3.4, they are way behind the required rate of 10.13. New Zealand are firmly in control of this T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match.
