In the 1st Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval, Christchurch (March 9–13, 2023), New Zealand clinched a thrilling 2-wicket victory. Sri Lanka posted 355 and 302 in their innings, with Angelo Mathews scoring a century in the second innings. New Zealand replied with 373 and successfully chased down 285, thanks to Kane Williamson’s unbeaten 121 and Daryl Mitchell’s 81. Mitchell, who also scored a century in the first innings, was named Player of the Match. The match concluded dramatically, with Williamson diving to complete the winning run on the final ball.
1. ICC Cricket World Cup (2015) – Group Stage
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Date | 14 February 2015 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to field) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 331/6 (50) 🇱🇰 233 (46.1) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 98 runs |
| Series | World Cup Group Stage |
| Player of Match | Brendon McCullum (65 off 49) |
2. Test Match (2018) – 1st Test
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test Series |
| Venue | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Date | 15-19 December 2018 |
| Toss | 🇳🇿 New Zealand (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 578 (Kane Williamson 91) 🇱🇰 282 & 287 |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by an innings and 9 runs |
| Series | NZ won 1-0 (2-match series) |
| Player of Match | Tom Latham (264*) |
3. T20I (2019) – 3rd Match
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I Series |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Date | 10 January 2019 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to field) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 179/7 (20) 🇱🇰 144 (16.5) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 35 runs |
| Series | NZ won 2-0 (3-match series) |
| Player of Match | Colin Munro (87 off 48) |
4. ODI (2023) – 1st ODI
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ODI Series |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Date | 25 March 2023 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to field) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 274/10 (49.3) 🇱🇰 157 (41.3) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 117 runs |
| Series | NZ led 1-0 (3-match series) |
| Player of Match | Henry Shipley (5/31) |
5. ICC T20 World Cup (2022) – Group Stage
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Date | 29 October 2022 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇱🇰 167/7 (20) 🇳🇿 168/3 (18.5) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| Series | T20 World Cup Group Stage |
| Player of Match | Glenn Phillips (104 off 64) |
6. Test Match (2023) – 2nd Test
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test Series |
| Venue | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Date | 17-21 March 2023 |
| Toss | 🇳🇿 New Zealand (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 580/4d (Williamson 215) 🇱🇰 164 & 358 |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by an innings and 58 runs |
| Series | NZ won 2-0 (2-match series) |
| Player of Match | Kane Williamson (215) |
7. T20I (2024) – 2nd Match
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I Series |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Date | 5 April 2024 |
| Toss | 🇳🇿 New Zealand (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 196/5 (20) 🇱🇰 144/8 (20) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 52 runs |
| Series | NZ led 1-0 (3-match series) |
| Player of Match | Finn Allen (74 off 41) |
8. ODI (2019) – 3rd ODI
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ODI Series |
| Venue | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Date | 8 January 2019 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to field) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 364/4 (50) 🇱🇰 249 (41.4) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 115 runs |
| Series | NZ won 3-0 (3-match series) |
| Player of Match | Ross Taylor (137 off 131) |
9. Test Match (2015) – 1st Test
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test Series |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Date | 10-14 December 2015 |
| Toss | 🇳🇿 New Zealand (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇳🇿 431 & 267/3d 🇱🇰 294 & 282 |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 122 runs |
| Series | NZ led 1-0 (2-match series) |
| Player of Match | Kane Williamson (108*) |
10. T20I (2025) – 3rd Match
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I Series |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Date | 12 April 2025 |
| Toss | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (chose to bat) |
| Scorecard | 🇱🇰 185/6 (20) 🇳🇿 189/4 (18.3) |
| Result | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| Series | NZ won 2-1 (3-match series) |
| Player of Match | Devon Conway (78* off 45) |
Head-to-Head Summary (NZ vs SL)
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Total Matches Played: 105+ (Tests, ODIs, T20Is)
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🇳🇿 New Zealand Wins: 60+
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Wins: 40+
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Most Runs: Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | Kane Williamson (NZ)
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Most Wickets: Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) | Tim Southee (NZ)
