Head To Head Stats New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
ODI
| NZ | SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 32 | 23 |
| Lose | 23 | 32 |
| Draft | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Score | 371 | 326 |
T20I
| NZ | SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 13 | 9 |
| Lose | 9 | 13 |
| Draft | 2 | 2 |
| Highest Score | 196 | 196 |
Test
| NZ | SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 14 | 8 |
| Lose | 8 | 14 |
| Draft | 8 | 8 |
| Highest Score | 586 | 452 |
About New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - World Cup 2023 Highlights
In the 2023 ODI World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, New Zealand clinched a significant victory by 5 wickets. Sri Lanka, batting first, was restricted to a total of 171 all out in 46.4 overs. New Zealand’s bowling attack, particularly Trent Boult, played a key role in limiting Sri Lanka’s score.
In response, New Zealand chased down the target with relative ease. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra provided a solid start for the team, with Conway scoring 45 runs and Ravindra contributing 42. Daryl Mitchell also played a crucial role in the chase, adding 43 runs to the scoreboard. Despite a few wickets falling, New Zealand managed to reach the target in just 23.2 overs, demonstrating their batting depth and efficiency.
This win was significant for New Zealand as it almost secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The match showcased New Zealand’s strong all-round performance, with both the bowlers and batters contributing to the victory. Angelo Mathews from Sri Lanka took two wickets, but it wasn’t enough to challenge New Zealand’s pursuit of the modest target set by Sri Lanka.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test 2023
The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test series in 2023 was a notable event in cricket, particularly marked by the first Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match was a thrilling encounter, characterized by several outstanding individual performances.
Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson were the standout performers for New Zealand. Southee and Henry led the bowling attack, with Southee claiming a five-wicket haul and Henry contributing significantly as well. In the batting department, Daryl Mitchell scored a crucial century in the first innings, his fifth in Test matches and his first against Sri Lanka. Kane Williamson also played a pivotal role with an unbeaten century in the second innings, guiding New Zealand to a last-ball victory.
For Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne provided solid starts in the first innings with their respective fifties. Angelo Mathews stood out with a classy century in the second innings, demonstrating his batting prowess.
New Zealand chased down a target of 285 runs in the final innings, marking their fourth highest successful run-chase in Test matches and the highest against Sri Lanka. The match concluded in a dramatic fashion, with New Zealand securing a two-wicket victory off the last ball, keeping their hopes alive for qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
1st Test Scorecard
Sri Lanka 1st Innings:
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshada Fernando | 13 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 41.93 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne (c) | 50 | 87 | 7 | 0 | 57.47 |
| Kusal Mendis | 87 | 83 | 16 | 0 | 104.81 |
| Angelo Mathews | 47 | 98 | 6 | 1 | 47.95 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 39 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 60.93 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 46 | 59 | 5 | 1 | 77.96 |
| Niroshan Dickwella † | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.84 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 22 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 56.41 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 13 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 32.50 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 13 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 40.62 |
| Asitha Fernando | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
Sri Lanka Bowling (1st Innings):
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 26.4 | 10 | 64 | 5 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 26 | 8 | 80 | 4 | 3.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Blair Tickner | 20 | 2 | 103 | 0 | 5.15 | 1 | 0 |
| Neil Wagner | 10 | 1 | 68 | 0 | 6.80 | 1 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.66 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand 1st Innings:
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 67 | 144 | 7 | 0 | 46.52 |
| Devon Conway | 30 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 34.09 |
| Kane Williamson | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Henry Nicholls | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 102 | 193 | 6 | 2 | 52.84 |
| Tom Blundell † | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 31.81 |
| Michael Bracewell | 25 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 43.85 |
| Tim Southee (c) | 25 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Matt Henry | 72 | 75 | 10 | 3 | 96.00 |
| Neil Wagner | 27 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 112.50 |
| Blair Tickner | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
New Zealand Bowling (1st Innings):
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasun Rajitha | 31 | 10 | 104 | 2 | 3.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Asitha Fernando | 29.3 | 5 | 85 | 4 | 2.88 | 1 | 0 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 25 | 5 | 76 | 3 | 3.04 | 2 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 9 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 3.77 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 10 | 1 | 46 | 1 | 4.60 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka 2nd Innings:
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshada Fernando | 28 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 53.84 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne (c) | 17 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 37.77 |
| Kusal Mendis | 14 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 25.45 |
| Angelo Mathews | 115 | 235 | 11 | 0 | 48.93 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 6 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 18.75 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 42 | 107 | 2 | 0 | 39.25 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 47 | 73 | 7 | 0 | 64.38 |
| Niroshan Dickwella † | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Asitha Fernando | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Sri Lanka Bowling (2nd Innings):
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 26.3 | 9 | 57 | 2 | 2.15 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 28 | 5 | 71 | 3 | 2.53 | 1 | 0 |
| Blair Tickner | 28 | 1 | 100 | 4 | 3.57 | 1 | 0 |
| Neil Wagner | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 12 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 2.58 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 3.37 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand 2nd Innings:
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 24 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.25 |
| Kane Williamson | 121 | 194 | 11 | 1 | 62.37 |
| Henry Nicholls | 20 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 81 | 86 | 3 | 4 | 94.18 |
| Tom Blundell † | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.90 |
| Tim Southee (c) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Neil Wagner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Blair Tickner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
