New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · T20I 2027
Ground snapshot
Top scorer Rachin Ravindra 95
Top bowler Ish Sodhi 5 wkts
Top scorer Kusal Perera 101
Top bowler Charith Asalanka 3 wkts
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval: pitch and ground record
New Zealand play Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval on Friday 29 January in T20I 2027. New Zealand lead the head-to-head 11-8 from 19 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is being played at Saxton Oval on Friday 29 January 2027, starting at 07:00 UK time (07:00 UTC, 12:30 IST).
What is the pitch like at Saxton Oval?
Over the last 4 completed matches at Saxton Oval since Dec 2017 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 362 runs, the first innings averages 191 and teams batting first have won 100%. 61% of wickets fall to pace and 27% to spin.
What is New Zealand's record at Saxton Oval?
New Zealand have won 3 and lost 1 of their 5 matches at Saxton Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 100% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Saxton Oval?
Sri Lanka have won 1 and lost 0 of their 1 match at Saxton Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 100% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, New Zealand are likely to field Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Lahiru Udara, Sineth Jayawardene, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis and 7 more. The 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. They last met at R.Premadasa Stadium on 25 Feb 2026: New Zealand won by 61 runs.
Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 19 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka, 360 runs), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 325 runs) and Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand, 253 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 19 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, 19 wickets), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, 13 wickets) and Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka, 12 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Glenn Phillips (New Zealand, 341 runs in 5 innings), Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand, 238 runs in 9 innings) and Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka, 179 runs in 8 innings). Glenn Phillips' latest innings: 17, 107 and 65.
Who are the in-form bowlers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, 9 wickets in 5 innings), Eshan Malinga (Sri Lanka, 7 wickets in 8 innings) and Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka, 7 wickets in 5 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.