Semis race.. Sri Lanka opted to bowl against New Zealand

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By Sports News Team Published : 25 Feb 2026 18:44 IST Ee Font size
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Colombo: As part of T20 World Cup Super-8 The match is going on between Sri Lanka and New Zealand teams. It is very important for both the teams to win this to be in the semis race. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Sanaka won the toss and chose to bowl. Sri Lankan and Kiwis teams entered the ring with one change in the final team. Asalanka replaces Mishara in the Sri Lankan team. Kiwis all-rounder James Neesham has been replaced by Cole McConchie in the 'Final XI'. 

Final Teams

Sri Lanka:Pathun Nishanka, Kushal Mendis (wicket keeper), Charit Asalanka, Pawan Ratnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Sanaka (captain), Dunit Vellalaghe, Dushan Hemanta, Dushmantha Chamira, Mahish Teekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

New Zealand:Tim Seifert (wicket keeper), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Aish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

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