New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2007
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Based on 19 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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NZ
W2 L0
SL
W0 L2
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From 19 H2H matches
The Wanderers Stadium
Johannesburg, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 8 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSK vs SEC 03 Jan 2026 | - | - | - |
| JSK vs PR 08 Jan 2026 | 187/6 (20) | - | - |
| JSK vs MICT 10 Jan 2026 | 234/3 (20) | 198/5 (20) | 432 |
| JSK vs PC 17 Jan 2026 | 143/6 (20) | 122/9 (20) | 265 |
| PR vs SEC 23 Jan 2026 | 114/7 (20) | 117/3 (11.4) | 231 |
NZ at The Wanderers Stadium
Top Scorer
Ross Taylor
73 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Vettori
6 wkts
SL at The Wanderers Stadium
Top Scorer
Mahela Jayawardene
158 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lasith Malinga
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Vincent | c Chamara Silva b Dilhara Fernando | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | c Lasith Malinga b Dilhara Fernando | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Peter Fulton | c Lasith Malinga b Gayan Wijekoon | 25 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 131.58 |
| Ross Taylor | c Kumar Sangakkara b Lasith Malinga | 62 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 147.62 |
| Scott Styris | lbw b Sanath Jayasuriya | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Craig McMillan | run out (Chamara Silva) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Jacob Oram | not out | 33* | 20 | 2 | 2 | 165 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | run out (Dilhara Fernando) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminda Vaas | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilhara Fernando | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Gayan Wijekoon | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upul Tharanga | c Chris Martin b Daniel Vettori | 37 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 148 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | c Peter Fulton b Daniel Vettori | 61 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 138.64 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | c Ross Taylor b Scott Styris | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | not out | 35* | 18 | 4 | 1 | 194.44 |
| Chamara Silva | not out | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bond | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Martin | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Gillespie | 2.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 11.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Styris | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Oram | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 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 |
Sanath Jayasuriya
SL
|
100.4 |
| 2 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
86.6 |
| 3 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
74.9 |
| 4 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
63.3 |
| 5 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
62.2 |
| 6 |
Dilhara Fernando
SL
|
57.1 |
| 7 |
Upul Tharanga
SL
|
49.1 |
| 8 |
Scott Styris
NZ
|
47.6 |
| 9 |
Peter Fulton
NZ
|
35.5 |
| 10 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
33.4 |
| 11 |
Gayan Wijekoon
SL
|
20.8 |
| 12 |
Lou Vincent
NZ
|
14.7 |
| 13 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
13.5 |
| 14 |
Chamara Silva
SL
|
12.1 |
| 15 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
11.8 |
| 16 |
Chaminda Vaas
SL
|
11.6 |
| 17 |
Chris Martin
NZ
|
9.7 |
| 18 |
Shane Bond
NZ
|
7.6 |
| 19 |
Mark Gillespie
NZ
|
4.4 |
| 20 |
Craig McMillan
NZ
|
1.7 |
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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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: who played
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2007 at The Wanderers Stadium on 15 September 2007. Ross Taylor top-scored with 62 off 42 balls and Daniel Vettori took 2/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand XI: Lou Vincent, Brendon McCullum (wk), Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Craig McMillan, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (c), Shane Bond, Mark Gillespie, Chris Martin. Sri Lanka XI: Upul Tharanga, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (c), Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Jehan Mubarak, Gayan Wijekoon, Dilhara Fernando, Lasith Malinga, Chaminda Vaas.
Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs Sri Lanka played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka was played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday 15 September 2007, in T20 World Cup 2007.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand scored 164/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 168/3 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Sanath Jayasuriya was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 100/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Ross Taylor top-scored with 62 off 42 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Daniel Vettori took 2/23 in 4 overs.