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New Zealand

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T20 Internationals · Saxton Oval

7:00 AM UTC

Sun, Jan 31 · Saxton Oval, Nelson · Saxton Oval

Sri Lanka

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NZ lead H2H 11–8 362 avg total here 59.2% boundary rate

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Predicted XIs based on each side's last completed match. Confirmed lineups usually land ~30 min before the toss — this page updates automatically. Get XI alerts

New Zealand

Last XI vs Bangladesh · 02 May 2026 · prior season

1 Tim Robinson

2 Katene Clarke

3 Dane Cleaver WK

4 Nick Kelly C

5 Bevon Jacobs

6 Dean Foxcroft

7 Josh Clarkson

8 Nathan Smith

9 Ish Sodhi

10 Jayden Lennox

11 Ben Sears

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Sri Lanka

Last XI vs West Indies · 15 Jun 2026 · prior season

1 Pathum Nissanka

2 Kusal Mendis C WK

3 Kamil Mishara

4 Pavan Rathnayake

5 Kamindu Mendis

6 Dasun Shanaka

7 Dunith Wellalage

8 Wanindu Hasaranga

9 Maheesh Theekshana

10 Dushmantha Chameera

11 Eshan Malinga

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XI consistency

NZ made 2 changes for their last match. SL named an unchanged XI in their last 2 games.

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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 31 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.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 Internationals

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Last 5 matches here

Hit rates: who delivers?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is playing in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?

Who leads the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?

Where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?

Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?

Who are the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?

Who are the top 2027 run-scorers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Who are the top 2027 wicket-takers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Where are New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the standings?

What is the pitch like at Saxton Oval?

What is New Zealand's record at Saxton Oval?

What is Sri Lanka's record at Saxton Oval?

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 Internationals

The Statz verdict

Head-to-head record

Season comparison

Saxton Oval, Nelson

Last 5 matches here

Hit rates: who delivers?

Top performers in this fixture

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is playing in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?

Who leads the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?

Where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?

Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?

Who are the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?

Who are the top 2027 run-scorers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Who are the top 2027 wicket-takers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Where are New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the standings?

What is the pitch like at Saxton Oval?

What is New Zealand's record at Saxton Oval?

What is Sri Lanka's record at Saxton Oval?

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