New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2014
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Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2014). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN vs NZ 27 Apr 2026 | 182/6 (20) | 183/4 (18) | 365 |
| BAN vs NZ 29 Apr 2026 | - | - | - |
| BAN vs AUS 17 Jun 2026 | 131/10 (19) | 133/6 (18.2) | 264 |
| BAN vs AUS 19 Jun 2026 | 196/5 (20) | 189/6 (20) | 385 |
| BAN vs AUS 21 Jun 2026 | 109/8 (20) | 112/3 (11) | 221 |
NZ at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Top Scorer
Kane Williamson
146 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kyle Mills
4 wkts
SL at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Top Scorer
Mahela Jayawardene
134 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Nuwan Kulasekara
6 wkts
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Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | b Nathan McCullum | 25 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 78.13 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | c Corey Anderson b Trent Boult | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | c Martin Guptill b James Neesham | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Luke Ronchi b Mitchell McClenaghan | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Thisara Perera | c Kane Williamson b Kyle Mills | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 123.08 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | c Nathan McCullum b Mitchell McClenaghan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | c Kane Williamson b James Neesham | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 154.55 |
| Rangana Herath | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Lasith Malinga (c) | b James Neesham | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mills | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Corey Anderson | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 2.2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McCullum | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | run out (Rangana Herath) | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Kane Williamson | run out (Angelo Mathews) | 42 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 97.67 |
| Brendon McCullum (c) | st Kumar Sangakkara b Rangana Herath | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor | lbw b Rangana Herath | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | b Rangana Herath | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Ronchi (wk) | lbw b Rangana Herath | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nathan McCullum | c Angelo Mathews b Sachithra Senanayake | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Kyle Mills | lbw b Sachithra Senanayake | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Trent Boult | c Mahela Jayawardene b Rangana Herath | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Anderson | retired hurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 3.3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.91 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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 |
Rangana Herath
SL
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Sachithra Senanayake
SL
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Mitchell McClenaghan
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
SL
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Kyle Mills
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Corey Anderson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Luke Ronchi
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Brendon McCullum
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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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: who played
Sri Lanka won by 59 runs in T20 World Cup 2014 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on 31 March 2014. Kane Williamson top-scored with 42 off 43 balls and Rangana Herath took 5/3.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum (c), Ross Taylor, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi (wk), Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Trent Boult, Mitchell McClenaghan, Corey Anderson. Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Perera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Sachithra Senanayake, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga (c).
Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 59 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Sri Lanka played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka was played at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chittagong on Monday 31 March 2014, in T20 World Cup 2014.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand scored 60/9 in 15.3 overs. Sri Lanka scored 119/10 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Rangana Herath was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Kane Williamson top-scored with 42 off 43 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Rangana Herath took 5/3 in 3.3 overs.