Kusal Mendis's performance was underwhelming as Sri Lanka faced a significant defeat against New Zealand, leading to their elimination from the T20 World Cup.
Pathum Nissanka's dismissal on the first ball of the match against New Zealand contributed to Sri Lanka's exit from the T20 World Cup, highlighting critical batting vulnerabilities.
New Zealand secured a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka, eliminating the latter from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Key performances from Santner and Ravindra were pivotal.