Tim Seifert and Finn Allen gave an amazing start to the Kiwis, as they were scoring 10 an over in the first three overs. Until the latter who was the aggressor among the two, was dismissed, on the score of 23 off 13 deliveries by Maheesh Theekshana.
Later on, Rachin Ravindra, who was looking settled in the pitch, scored 32 off 22 balls, went back in the dressing room with Theekshana picking his second wicket of the game. The Black Caps were down to 84/4. In the same over, Theekshana picked his third wicket, dismissing Mark Chapman for a duck.
Mitchell Santner is the hero for the Kiwis
The two batters first built a partnership with the team struggling, and even 120 was not possible to score. Later on, they shifted gears, with Santner batting at 6 off 12 balls at one stage, and then he shifted his pace, scoring 47 off 26 balls, smashing one four and four sixes.
During the mid-innings show, McConchie praised the way Mitchell Santner batted. The former said, "Nice batting with someone like Mitch, he calmed it down out there. We just trusted we could make it up at the backend. Great striking from Mitch."
Fans react to Mitchell Santner save New Zealand's innings
Mitchell Santner is a complete package...#NZvsSL #T20WorldCup
— Mohsin Sheikh?? (@mohsinsheikh88) February 25, 2026— Bablu (@BabluCh31201102) February 25, 2026
?This is Different New Zealand ?Earlier kiwis used to choke in this situation or couldn't resist the collapse but this World Cup someone is coming to be saviour everytime. This time Santner & McConchie. #NZvsSL #SLvsNZpic.twitter.com/XkygLEKV6z
— Unapologetic Hindu (@itsSKS17) February 25, 2026— Abhishek Sharma (@abhishek6259) February 25, 2026
Mitchell Santner jab mature all rounder hua to CSK ne usko MI mein jaane diya ?
— Gagan?? (@1no_aalsi_) February 25, 2026— A Y A A N (@ayaantweets69) February 25, 2026
Runs scored by captains of Super8 TeamsHarry Brook ??????? - 202 (6)Aiden Markram ?? - 182 (5)Surya Kumar Yadav ?? - 180 (5)Shai Hope ? - 169 (4)Sikandar Raza ?? - 102 (4)Dasun Shanaka ?? - 86 (4)Mitchell Santner ?? - 68 (3)Salman Agha ?? - 60 (5)(No of innings)t
— Awais (@32whenn) February 25, 2026— Arun Chaudhary?? (@iarunchaudhary) February 25, 2026
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