New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
The Statz verdict
New Zealand lead this head-to-head 11–8, though Sri Lanka won the only meeting at Saxton Oval. They meet on a 59.2% boundary-rate ground averaging 362 total runs.
Head-to-head record
19 meetings · 2007–2026Season comparison
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Saxton Oval, Nelson
Full ground stats →The last 4 T20 matches here average 362 total runs with a 59.2% boundary rate and 15.0 sixes a match. Seamers concede 9.00 an over against spin's 9.15, and batting first pays: 100% of winners set the target.
Based on the last 4 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2017). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Rachin Ravindra 95
Top bowler Ish Sodhi 5 wkts
Top scorer Kusal Perera 101
Top bowler Charith Asalanka 3 wkts
Hit rates: who delivers?
Full hit rates →No hit-rate data available yet
Top performers in this fixture
from 19 H2H meetings
Who is playing in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, New Zealand are likely to field Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
New Zealand lead 11–8 from 19 matches.
Where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is being played at Saxton Oval on 29 Jan 2027 at 12:30 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka H2H are Kusal Perera (360 runs), Kusal Mendis (325 runs), Daryl Mitchell (253 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka H2H are Wanindu Hasaranga (19 wkts), Mitchell Santner (13 wkts), Lasith Malinga (12 wkts).
Who are the top 2027 run-scorers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
The leading run-scorers in 2027 are Kusal Mendis (269 runs), Pathum Nissanka (262 runs), Dasun Shanaka (261 runs).
Who are the top 2027 wicket-takers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
The leading wicket-takers in 2027 are Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts), Maheesh Theekshana (13 wkts), Dunith Wellalage (11 wkts).
Where are New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the standings?
New Zealand are 4th with 12348 points and Sri Lanka are 9th with 9703 points.
What is the pitch like at Saxton Oval?
At Saxton Oval, 61.3% of wickets fall to seam and 27.4% to spin. The average match total is 304.6 runs with a first-innings average of 160.0. There are an average of 12.4 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 100.0% of matches.
What is New Zealand's record at Saxton Oval?
New Zealand have won 3 and lost 1 from 5 matches at Saxton Oval.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Saxton Oval?
Sri Lanka have won 1 and lost 0 from 1 matches at Saxton Oval.