Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2019
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Based on 19 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
SL
Rating: 220
NZ
Rating: 247
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Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Catches (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Catches (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Runs (20+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Catches (1+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Runs (20+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Sixes (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Fours (2+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
SL at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
509 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Maheesh Theekshana
16 wkts
NZ at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Brendon McCullum
212 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tim Southee
12 wkts
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | c Fielder b Tim Southee | 79 | 53 | 8 | 2 | 149.06 |
| Kusal Perera | c Colin de Grandhomme b Tim Southee | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110 |
| Avishka Fernando | st Tim Seifert b Mitchell Santner | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | run out (Fielder) | 33 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 132 |
| Dasun Shanaka | not out | 17* | 12 | 0 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Isuru Udana | not out | 15* | 3 | 0 | 2 | 500 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee (c) | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seth Rance | 4 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 3 | 0 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Dasun Shanaka b Akila Dananjaya | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Colin Munro | b Lasith Malinga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | c Kusal Perera b Wanindu Hasaranga | 15 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | b Lasith Malinga | 44 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 157.14 |
| Ross Taylor | lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga | 48 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 165.52 |
| Daryl Mitchell | not out | 25* | 19 | 0 | 2 | 131.58 |
| Mitchell Santner | not out | 14* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 175 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 5 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Shehan Jayasuriya | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Isuru Udana | 3.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 11.52 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
108.0 |
| 2 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
93.7 |
| 3 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
93.2 |
| 4 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
91.0 |
| 5 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
85.5 |
| 6 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
77.5 |
| 7 |
Colin de Grandhomme
NZ
|
76.3 |
| 8 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
72.9 |
| 9 |
Niroshan Dickwella
SL
|
43.7 |
| 10 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
37.7 |
| 11 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
31.7 |
| 12 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
26.6 |
| 13 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
17.7 |
| 14 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
15.4 |
| 15 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
14.5 |
| 16 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
11.0 |
| 17 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
10.8 |
| 18 |
Kasun Rajitha
SL
|
8.4 |
| 19 |
Scott Kuggeleijn
NZ
|
7.9 |
| 20 |
Seth Rance
NZ
|
6.9 |
| 21 |
Shehan Jayasuriya
SL
|
3.3 |
| 22 |
Colin Munro
NZ
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: who played
New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in T20I 2019 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 1 September 2019. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 79 off 53 balls and Tim Southee took 2/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Shehan Jayasuriya, Akila Dananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga (c), Kasun Rajitha. New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Tim Seifert (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee (c), Ish Sodhi, Seth Rance.
Who won Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs New Zealand played?
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Sunday 1 September 2019, in T20I 2019.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka scored 174/4 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 175/5 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Tim Southee was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 108/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 79 off 53 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Tim Southee took 2/20 in 4 overs.