Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Nicol | c Lahiru Thirimanne b Akila Dananjaya | 58 | 40 | 3 | 4 | 145 |
| Martin Guptill | c Thisara Perera b Akila Dananjaya | 38 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | c Thisara Perera b Ajantha Mendis | 25 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Ross Taylor (c) | b Nuwan Kulasekara | 23 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 153.33 |
| Jacob Oram | c Tillakaratne Dilshan b Nuwan Kulasekara | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nathan McCullum | b Lasith Malinga | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| James Franklin | not out | 8* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 |
| Kane Williamson | run out (Jeevan Mendis) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeevan Mendis | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | c Daniel Vettori b Jacob Oram | 44 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 169.23 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | run out (Tim Southee) | 76 | 53 | 5 | 3 | 143.4 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | run out (Jacob Oram) | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 150 |
| Jeevan Mendis | c Ross Taylor b James Franklin | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Angelo Mathews | not out | 12* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Thisara Perera | b James Franklin | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | run out (James Franklin) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan McCullum | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Mills | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Oram | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| James Franklin | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 3 · F/O 13/1d (1 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | run out (Fielder) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Thisara Perera | not out | 5* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 250 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 4 7/1 (1 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Tillakaratne Dilshan b Lasith Malinga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 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 |
Rob Nicol
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
James Franklin
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Ajantha Mendis
SL
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Jeevan Mendis
SL
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Kyle Mills
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
SL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
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
Match tied (Sri Lanka won the one-over eliminator) in T20 World Cup 2012 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 27 September 2012. Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scored with 76 off 53 balls and Akila Dananjaya took 2/32.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka XI: Mahela Jayawardene (c), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Jeevan Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Akila Dananjaya. New Zealand XI: Rob Nicol, Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (wk), Ross Taylor (c), Jacob Oram, Nathan McCullum, James Franklin, Kane Williamson, Kyle Mills, Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee.
Who won Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Match tied (Sri Lanka won the one-over eliminator).
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 Thursday 27 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka scored 174/6 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 174/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Rob Nicol was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scored with 76 off 53 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Akila Dananjaya took 2/32 in 4 overs.