In the 46th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs on February 25 at R Premadasa Stadium. After struggling to 84/6, captain Mitchel Santner's 47 runs helped them reach 168/7. Sri Lanka fell short, managing only 107/8, with Kamindu Mendis scoring 31. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka called the loss embarrassing for the home crowd.

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