New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Score Prediction & Projections · ODI 2027
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
New Zealand play Sri Lanka at University Oval on Friday 22 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 Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Avishka Fernando, 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 University Oval on Friday 22 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 Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka, 506 runs in 8 innings), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka, 339 runs in 8 innings) and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 321 runs in 8 innings). Pavan Rathnayake's latest innings: 23, 118 and 77.
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, 18 wickets in 7 innings), Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 16 wickets in 8 innings) and Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka, 15 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at University Oval?
Over the last 2 completed matches at University Oval since Feb 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 418 runs, the first innings averages 231 and teams batting first have won 50%. 82% of wickets fall to pace and 11% to spin.
What is New Zealand's record at University Oval?
New Zealand have won 3 and lost 0 of their 3 matches at University Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 50% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.