Colombo, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka became the first team to be knocked out of the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering a 61-run defeat against New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.
Apart from their successful chase against Australia, Sri Lanka have had a disappointing tournament campaign, while New Zealand have moved with one foot into the semifinal race.
The victory was powered by a sensational all-round performance from Rachin Ravindra, who produced one of the most dominant individual displays of the tournament.
Ravindra first made an impact with the bat, striking crucial boundaries during New Zealand's recovery phase before turning the game completely with the ball. His 4 for 27 spell was built o...