Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2019
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Based on 19 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danushka Gunathilaka | b Todd Astle | 30 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Kusal Perera (wk) | c Todd Astle b Mitchell Santner | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Avishka Fernando | b Todd Astle | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | c Colin Munro b Mitchell Santner | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 160 |
| Lahiru Madushanka | lbw b Mitchell Santner | 20 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 86.96 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Daryl Mitchell b Todd Astle | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | not out | 14* | 10 | 0 | 0 | 140 |
| Isuru Udana | run out (Mitchell Santner) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Akila Dananjaya | b Scott Kuggeleijn | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga (c) | not out | 6* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee (c) | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seth Rance | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Todd Astle | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Munro | b Lasith Malinga | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | c Danushka Gunathilaka b Lasith Malinga | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Hamish Rutherford | lbw b Lasith Malinga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | b Lasith Malinga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor | lbw b Lasith Malinga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | run out (Wanindu Hasaranga) | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Mitchell Santner | st Kusal Perera b Akila Dananjaya | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | b Akila Dananjaya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee (c) | not out | 28* | 23 | 0 | 3 | 121.74 |
| Todd Astle | lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Seth Rance | lbw b Lakshan Sandakan | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 47.06 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 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 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
320.0 |
| 2 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
192.1 |
| 3 |
Todd Astle
NZ
|
70.7 |
| 4 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
69.9 |
| 5 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
60.5 |
| 6 |
Danushka Gunathilaka
SL
|
55.3 |
| 7 |
Niroshan Dickwella
SL
|
52.8 |
| 8 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
33.4 |
| 9 |
Scott Kuggeleijn
NZ
|
28.8 |
| 10 |
Lahiru Madushanka
SL
|
26.5 |
| 11 |
Colin Munro
NZ
|
26.1 |
| 12 |
Seth Rance
NZ
|
15.2 |
| 13 |
Lakshan Sandakan
SL
|
14.2 |
| 14 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
12.4 |
| 15 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
10.8 |
| 16 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
9.8 |
| 17 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
7.8 |
| 18 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
3.7 |
| 19 |
Colin de Grandhomme
NZ
|
2.5 |
| 20 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
1.7 |
| 21 |
Hamish Rutherford
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Ross Taylor
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
Sri Lanka won by 37 runs in T20I 2019 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 6 September 2019. Danushka Gunathilaka top-scored with 30 off 25 balls and Lasith Malinga took 5/6.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (wk), Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (c), Lakshan Sandakan. New Zealand XI: Colin Munro, Tim Seifert (wk), Hamish Rutherford, Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee (c), Todd Astle, Seth Rance.
Who won Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka won by 37 runs.
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 Friday 6 September 2019, in T20I 2019.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka scored 125/8 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 88/10 in 16 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Lasith Malinga was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 320/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Danushka Gunathilaka top-scored with 30 off 25 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Lasith Malinga took 5/6 in 4 overs.