Get the best NZ vs SL match 46 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 46th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with New Zealand vs Sri Lanka.
NZ vs SL Preview Match 46 Super 8 Dream11 Prediction
Rain victims meet wounded co-hosts at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium today on February 25! New Zealand face Sri Lanka in Match 46 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Fresh start battles redemption desperately.
Black Caps watched helplessly as rain stole their Pakistan opener without a single ball bowled. One point feels hollow after dominant group stage performances.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka suffered a brutal 51-run England thrashing recently. Bowled out cheaply while chasing spins devastatingly. Net run rate has taken a massive hit already. Tonight’s NZ vs SL gives both teams critical recovery opportunities.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
R Premadasa hosted five T20 World Cup 2026 games with fascinating batting-first dominance. Four games went to first-innings teams while chasers won just once. The pitch report shows clear advantages in defending totals here.
However, teams still prefer chasing despite historical evidence surprisingly. This trend continues to confuse captains regularly at this venue. Perfect weather with clear skies throughout today’s crucial encounter guaranteed.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 28
New Zealand: 16
Sri Lanka: 9
NR: 3
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI
Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka (c), Kamil Mishara, Finn Allen (vc), Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Pathum Nissanka is the top Dream11 prediction for today.
- Finn Allen is an ideal captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Devon Conway might be missing from the Playing XI.
- Kusal Parera won’t feature in tonight’s crucial battle.
This NZ vs SL match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests SL have 56% chances to win and 44% for NZ.
