Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live: Sri Lanka and New Zealand are facing each other today in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8. This is a ‘must-win’ match for Sri Lanka. The match is being played in Colombo. Know where you can watch this match live..
SL vs NZ LIVE Streaming T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match Today: Today the 6th match of the Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The match will start at 7 PM at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This match is a big thrill for cricket fans. This match is ‘must-win’ for Sri Lanka. Let us know when, where and how you can watch this match live…
‘Do or die’ match for Sri Lanka
Last time, Sri Lanka’s performance against England was a bit weak and could not achieve the target of 147 runs. The slow pitch and spinning balls made the game difficult for the batsmen. Now he will try to make his batting stronger against New Zealand. New Zealand is entering this match after their previous match with Pakistan was canceled due to rain. Meaning, the Kiwi team has not yet shown its full performance in the Super 8 and this match is going to be tough for them also.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match schedule
The match will be played today Wednesday, 25 February 2026 in Colombo. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM and the match will start at 7:00 PM IST. This is going to be a very important time for both the teams, especially for Sri Lanka, who will have to concentrate on every ball to win.
Where to watch SL vs NZ live match?
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports network. If you want to watch it online sitting at home, then there will be live streaming on JioHotstar app and website also. You can watch live streaming of the match from both these platforms.
SL vs NZ: Why is this match special
This match is special because Sri Lanka will have to perform strongly to win. It is important to show improvement in the team’s batting after the last defeat. At the same time, for New Zealand, this match will be their first full Super 8 challenge, because their previous match was canceled due to rain. The pitch and conditions will also make this match exciting. The slow and rotating pitch is challenging for the batsmen, due to which the match will be full of drama every moment.
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