Sri Lanka won the SL vs NZ toss and chose to bowl

T20 · T20 WC 2026

Toss result

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl. New Zealand batted first Confirmation recorded 7 May, 20:01 IST

Match outcome

New Zealand won by 61 runs. NZ 168/7; SL 107/8. Rachin Ravindra 4/27, Mitchell Santner 47. T20 WC Super 8s. ✓ match-winner prediction correct

Our pre-toss call✓ Right
Bowl first

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How we made this Sri Lanka vs New Zealand toss prediction

We look at each side's recent toss choices, the ground, how chasing has gone there, the start time and the expected conditions.

Our AI model turns that into one call, and any percentage shown is the chance we give that choice. Every call is graded against the real toss, right or wrong.

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SL vs NZ toss prediction FAQ

Who won the SL vs NZ toss?

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl. New Zealand batted first. The toss was due at 18:30 IST on 25 February, 30 minutes before the 19:00 IST start. Our call before the toss was bowl first. That was right.

What did the toss winner choose in SL vs NZ?

Sri Lanka chose to bowl first. Our call before the toss was bowl first. That was right. Every call we make is graded against the real toss, right or wrong. This page keeps the result, our call and its grade.

What time was the SL vs NZ toss?

The toss was due at 18:30 IST on 25 February, 30 minutes before the 19:00 IST start. Sri Lanka won it. Every call we make is graded against the real toss, right or wrong. This page keeps the result, our call and its grade.

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