Maheesh Theekshana`s three-wicket haul restricts New Zealand to 168 runs

Updated On: 25 February, 2026 08:53 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka, New Zealand posted a total of 168 runs. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X)

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In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka, New Zealand posted a total of 168 runs. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X)

<p>Having put to bat first, New Zealand`s wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert scored eight runs in nine balls, including a boundary. Fellow opening batsman Finn Allen accumulated 23 runs in just 13 balls, with the help of three boundaries and a maximum <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Having put to bat first, New Zealand`s wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert scored eight runs in nine balls, including a boundary. Fellow opening batsman Finn Allen accumulated 23 runs in just 13 balls, with the help of three boundaries and a maximum (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>Facing 22 deliveries, Rachin Ravindra played a knock of 32 runs, which was laced with three boundaries and a maximum. Glenn Phillips departed after scoring 18 runs in 18 balls. His knock also included a boundary. Daryl Mitchell scored just three runs in seven balls. Mark Chapman was dismissed on a two-ball duck <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Facing 22 deliveries, Rachin Ravindra played a knock of 32 runs, which was laced with three boundaries and a maximum. Glenn Phillips departed after scoring 18 runs in 18 balls. His knock also included a boundary. Daryl Mitchell scored just three runs in seven balls. Mark Chapman was dismissed on a two-ball duck (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>Later, skipper Mitchell Santner delivered a stunning knock of 47 runs off just 26 deliveries, which was laced with two boundaries and four maximums. Shouldering him was Cole McConchie stayed unbeaten on the score of 31 runs. Facing 23 balls, he smashed three boundaries and two maximums. With this, the "Black Caps" posted a total of 168 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs <em><strong>(Pic: X/@BLACKCAPS)</strong></em></p>

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Later, skipper Mitchell Santner delivered a stunning knock of 47 runs off just 26 deliveries, which was laced with two boundaries and four maximums. Shouldering him was Cole McConchie stayed unbeaten on the score of 31 runs. Facing 23 balls, he smashed three boundaries and two maximums. With this, the "Black Caps" posted a total of 168 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs (Pic: X/@BLACKCAPS)

<p>Sri Lanka`s Maheesh Theekshana claimed three wickets for just 30 runs in his spell of four overs. Dushmantha Chameera also bagged three wickets by conceding 38 runs in four overs. Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, and Charith Asalanka went wicketless in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Sri Lanka`s Maheesh Theekshana claimed three wickets for just 30 runs in his spell of four overs. Dushmantha Chameera also bagged three wickets by conceding 38 runs in four overs. Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, and Charith Asalanka went wicketless in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>The contributions of premier batsman Pathum Nissanka will be crucial for Sri Lanka in the second essay of the match <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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The contributions of premier batsman Pathum Nissanka will be crucial for Sri Lanka in the second essay of the match (Pic: X/@ICC)

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