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T20 WC: Wicket spun more than expected, says Santner after Sri Lanka game

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that a total in excess of 160 was "enough" on a surface that offered more turn than expected as his side defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move to the brink of T20 World Cup semifinals here on Wednesday. New Zealand had slumped to 84/6 in 12.1 overs after losing four wickets in a dramatic middle-order collapse, but Santner (47 off 26) and Cole McConchie (31 not out off 23) turned the game around with a counter-attacking stand. The duo plundered 70 runs in the last four overs to lift New Zealand to 168/7. New Zealand then restricted Sri Lanka to 107 for 8 to knock the islanders out of the tournament. "It was obviously a nice score there with the amount of spin with the ball. They squeezed us a lot," Santner said at the post-match presentation. "Of course, the batsmen will need to take a little responsibility at the top and you know we can't rely on one or two batsmen in a game, so all the batters need to take the positive option. "I think we

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 2 updated points table: PAK, ENG, SL, NZ rankings

A 2-wicket win courtesy of a Harry Brook hundred for England on the night meant that the Three Lions have confirmed their qualification into the semi-final with 2 wins in as many games.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 WC Super 8: All-round New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Sri Lanka has become the first team to be eliminated from the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

NZ vs SL live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?

Sri Lanka are under immediate pressure following a heavy 51-run loss to England national cricket team in their Super Eight opener.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka preview, toss time, streaming

New Zealand's Super Eight opener against Pakistan was washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8, SL vs NZ: Colombo pitch report and keys stadium stats

The Black Caps head into this game having had their Super Eight opener against Pakistan abandoned due to persistent rain, which left both teams sharing a point.

T20 WC knockouts tickets on sale: What if Pakistan reach semis or final?

If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will feature in Semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. In that scenario, Colombo becomes the confirmed venue for the fixture.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 2 Points Table: PAK, SL, ENG, NZ rankings

The top two teams of Group 2 will qualify for the semifinals after the end of the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 round

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 - Teams qualified, full schedule, timings, points table

From qualification rules to confirmed teams and Super 8 schedule, here's a quick guide to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026's next round

New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 WC Super 8: NZ, PAK share the spoils as match gets abandoned due to rain

Persistent rain has resulted in the match getting abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams get 1 point each in the table.

NZ vs PAK live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?

The Black Caps have suffered just one defeat so far, against South Africa, and won their other three games.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Colombo hourly weather forecast & rain prediction

If the New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets washed away on Saturday, both teams will be given one point each

Pakistan vs New Zealand: What happens if today's T20 WC match is washed out

The match is expected to be heavily affected by rain, as the entire ground was covered immediately after the toss due to its arrival

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: NZ vs PAK pitch report and Colombo Stadium stats

Pakistan arrive with momentum after crushing Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to seal their place in the last eight.

T20 WC: We're aware of what Pakistan are going to bring - Mark Chapman

New Zealand have faced Pakistan frequently in recent months across white-ball formats, and Chapman believes that experience has helped them understand what to expect from the opposition.

T20 WC Super 8 qualification scenario of Australia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe

With six teams already qualified for the Super 8 round, six teams across two groups are fighting for the remaining two spots in the next stage.

ICC T20 WC 2026 Group D updated points table: SA, NZ qualify for Super 8

Afghanistan, who were hoping for a miracle from Canada on the day, have eventually been knocked out of the tournament with only 2 points from 3 games so far.

New Zealand vs Canada HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC: Rachin-Phillips take NZ through to Super 8 with 8-wkt win

Samra's maiden T20 World Cup ton goes in vain as New Zealand cruise through to a comfortable win in the end despite some hiccups at the beginning.

T20 WC 2026 points table: Super 8 qualified teams; top batters and bowlers

From the Super 8 format to the remaining Group fixtures, here's all you need to know about the teams that have qualified for the next round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

New Zealand vs Canada live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC match online?

Canada, meanwhile, are yet to find momentum in the tournament. They have lost both of their matches so far and remain at the bottom of the standings.