New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2025
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 19 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (NZ perspective)
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Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
NZ
Rating: 247
SL
Rating: 220
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Pathum Nissanka
SL
Sixes (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Wickets (1+)
Matt Henry
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Runs (20+)
Charith Asalanka
SL
Runs (20+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Sixes (1+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
Saxton Oval
Nelson, New Zealand
Based on the last 4 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2017). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
NZ at Saxton Oval
Top Scorer
Rachin Ravindra
95 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ish Sodhi
5 wkts
SL at Saxton Oval
Top Scorer
Kusal Perera
101 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Charith Asalanka
3 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Mitchell Hay b Matt Henry | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Michael Bracewell b Mitchell Santner | 22 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Kusal Perera | c Rachin Ravindra b Daryl Mitchell | 101 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 219.57 |
| Avishka Fernando | lbw b Jacob Duffy | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | c Glenn Phillips b Zakary Foulkes | 46 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 191.67 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | not out | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | not out | 6* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson | c Kamindu Mendis b Binura Fernando | 37 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 176.19 |
| Rachin Ravindra | b Charith Asalanka | 69 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 176.92 |
| Mark Chapman | c Pathum Nissanka b Charith Asalanka | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Charith Asalanka b Charith Asalanka | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Nuwan Thushara | 35 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 205.88 |
| Mitchell Hay (wk) | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Bracewell | c Charith Asalanka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | not out | 14* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140 |
| Zakary Foulkes | not out | 21* | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.54 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Binura Fernando | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | 4 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 12.5 | 2 | 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 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
133.6 |
| 2 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
133.5 |
| 3 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
87.5 |
| 4 |
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
|
82.9 |
| 5 |
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
|
61.2 |
| 6 |
Tim Robinson
NZ
|
54.8 |
| 7 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
50.3 |
| 8 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
49.8 |
| 9 |
Jacob Duffy
NZ
|
46.3 |
| 10 |
Nuwan Thushara
SL
|
39.7 |
| 11 |
Binura Fernando
SL
|
33.9 |
| 12 |
Matt Henry
NZ
|
32.8 |
| 13 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
27.3 |
| 14 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
24.3 |
| 15 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
17.6 |
| 16 |
Mark Chapman
NZ
|
14.5 |
| 17 |
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL
|
9.6 |
| 18 |
Mitchell Hay
NZ
|
9.5 |
| 19 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
9.5 |
| 20 |
Michael Bracewell
NZ
|
9.4 |
| 21 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
8.6 |
| 22 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SL
|
5.5 |
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 runs in T20I 2025 at Saxton Oval on 2 January 2025. Kusal Perera top-scored with 101 off 46 balls and Charith Asalanka took 3/50.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand XI: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamindu Mendis.
Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 7 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Sri Lanka played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka was played at Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday 2 January 2025, in T20I 2025.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand scored 211/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 218/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Perera was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 134/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Perera top-scored with 101 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Charith Asalanka took 3/50 in 4 overs.