Colombo, Feb 24, 2026 (AFP) - Santner's New Zealand ready for Sri Lanka's spin challenge

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New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said on Tuesday adapting to slow-turning pitches in Colombo would be key for their crucial T20 World Cup clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka. The Black Caps need a win in their second Super Eights match in Group 2 on Wednesday at the R. Premadasa Stadium after their first match against Pakistan was washed out at the same venue. Santner's team have been in the Sri Lankan capital for a week after finishing their gr......

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