New Zealand vs Sri Lanka lineups
Predicted XIs: each side's last XI until the toss confirms them
New ZealandXI from 1 Nov v India
Tim Seifert (wk)Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
2

Finn Allen Batsman, right hand bat
3

Daryl Mitchell Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
4

Glenn Phillips Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
5

Bevon Jacobs Batsman, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
6

Michael Bracewell Allrounder, left hand bat
7

Mitchell Santner (c) Allrounder, left hand bat, slow left arm orthodox
8

Nathan Smith Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
9

Adam Milne Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast
10

Jacob Duffy Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
11

Blair Tickner Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
Sri LankaXI from 13 Oct v Pakistan
Lahiru Udara Batsman, right hand bat
2
S
Sineth Jayawardene Batsman, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
3

Kusal Mendis (c) (wk)Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
4

Kamindu Mendis Allrounder, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
5
S
Sahan Arachchige Allrounder, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
6

Dasun Shanaka Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
7
C
Chamindu Wickramasinghe Allrounder, left hand bat, right arm fast medium
8

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth Allrounder
9

Binura Fernando Bowler, right hand bat, left arm fast medium
10

Eshan Malinga Bowler, left hand bat, right arm fast medium
11

Nuwan Thushara Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Questions
When is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka starts at 07:00 UK time on Sunday 31 January 2027, at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
What is the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head to head?
New Zealand have won 11 and Sri Lanka 8 of their 19 meetings.
What is New Zealand's recent form?
New Zealand's last five, newest first: W W L L L.
What is Sri Lanka's recent form?
Sri Lanka's last five, newest first: W L L W L.
What is a good score at Saxton Oval?
The first innings has averaged 191 over the last 4 T20 matches at Saxton Oval, the side batting first winning 100% of them.