New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Prediction, Preview & H2H · ODI 2027
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
New Zealand play Sri Lanka at McLean Park on Saturday 16 January in ODI 2027. New Zealand lead the head-to-head 8-3 from 13 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
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 Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake 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 8-3 from 13 matches, with 2 draws or no-results. They last met at Eden Park on 11 Jan 2025: Sri Lanka won by 140 runs.
When and where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is being played at McLean Park on Saturday 16 January 2027, starting at 02:00 UK time (02:00 UTC, 07:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 319 runs), Will Young (New Zealand, 292 runs) and Ross Taylor (New Zealand, 281 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 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Matt Henry (New Zealand, 15 wickets), Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka, 13 wickets) and Ish Sodhi (New Zealand, 9 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 Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 443 runs in 8 innings), Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand, 389 runs in 5 innings) and Will Young (New Zealand, 344 runs in 10 innings). Kusal Mendis' latest innings: 42, 121 and 35.
Who are the in-form bowlers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Jayden Lennox (New Zealand, 22 wickets in 10 innings), Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 10 wickets in 7 innings) and Michael Bracewell (New Zealand, 9 wickets in 6 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at McLean Park?
Over the last 3 completed matches at McLean Park since Feb 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 426 runs, the first innings averages 225 and teams batting first have won 33%. 86% of wickets fall to pace and 12% to spin.
What is New Zealand's record at McLean Park?
New Zealand have won 3 and lost 2 of their 6 matches at McLean Park. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 33% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.