In the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka, New Zealand emerged victorious by 61 runs at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

In an attempt to chase a target of 169 runs, Sri Lanka managed to reach 107 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Opening the innings, Pathum Nissanka was dismissed on a one-ball duck. Wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis scored 11 runs in 22 balls, including a boundary.