SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 46, Super 8, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 46, Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between SL vs NZ to be played in Colombo.

Sri Lanka seem to have lost their momentum, and with two consecutive defeats in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, they are in a ‘must-win’ situation. If Dasun Shanaka and his team lose one more match here, their campaign will end.

Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in their next Super 8 clash on Wednesday. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST at the R. Premadasa Stadium. This is an important game for this group, as whoever loses here will have a very difficult journey ahead.

New Zealand had a washed-out game against Pakistan, and they currently have one point on the board. For them, two points here are very important, which will keep them in the race. Hence, the pressure will be on both teams, and the contest will be an exciting one for the fans in Colombo.

SL vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs New Zealand (NZ), Match 46, Super 8, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs NZ: Head-to-Head: NZ (16) – SL (9)

These two sides have faced each other 28 times so far. New Zealand have managed to win 16 games, while Sri Lanka won 9 games. There have been one tie and two called-off games as well.

SL vs NZ: Weather Report

The weather in Colombo will be clear on Wednesday evening. The temperature during the scheduled time will be around 26°C, and the humidity is expected to be 85 percent.

SL vs NZ: Pitch Report

Six games have been played at the R. Premadasa Stadium this edition. Four out of them have won batting first. This is because it is a slow wicket, which breaks down as the game progresses.

The wicket in the first innings will be hard and firm, which is the best time to bat. Spinners will have a major role to play here, whereas under lights, the new ball will also seam for the first few overs.

SL vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

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

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

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis

Batter: Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Dushmantha Hemantha

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry, Dunith Wellalalge

Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Finn Allen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mitch Santner

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert

Batter: Pathum Nissanka, Rachin Ravindra, Pavan Rathnayake

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Dushmantha Hemantha

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Dunith Wellalalge

Captain First-Choice: Glenn Phillips || Captain Second-Choice: Dushmantha Hemantha

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dunith Wellalalge || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Tim Seifert

SL vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka have lost two games in a row. Their batting suffered after Nissanka and Mendis were dismissed early against England.

This is a pressure game, and they need to find more contributions from other batters as well. New Zealand look more settled for this game. Their batters are in good form, and we back the Kiwis to win this game.

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