T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Win Toss, Elect to Bowl Against New Zealand in Colombo

Sri Lanka national cricket team captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand national cricket team in Colombo.

The match is being played in clear weather conditions. Sri Lanka made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Charith Asalanka in place of Kamil Mishara. After losing to England in their opening Super Eight fixture, Sri Lanka need victories in both remaining matches to progress to the semifinals.

New Zealand are playing their first game in Sri Lanka after their previous match against Pakistan was washed out. The surface is dry and is expected to assist seam bowlers.

New Zealand also made one change. Seam bowling allrounder Jimmy Neesham was left out, with offspinner and batter Cole McConchie included in the XI.

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

New Zealand Playing XI

Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.