Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · ICC World Test Championship 2019
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Match 1st Test
Result
Head-to-Head Record
SL 3
8 matches
4 NZ
1 Draw
Based on 8 H2H matches (2018–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
W
W
L
L
L
SL Form
Season Comparison
16.7%
Win %
66.7%
310.6
Avg Runs
345.9
352.3
Avg Conceded
273.1
8.5
Avg Wickets
9.8
1.8
Avg Sixes
3.5
35.2
Avg Boundaries
38.8
Current Standings
#2
SL
W0 L2
0 pts
#1
NZ
W2 L0
120 pts
Active Streaks
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Kyle Jamieson
NZ
7
Runs (20+)
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
7
Wickets (1+)
Tom Latham
NZ
7
Catches (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
5
Catches (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
4
Runs (20+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
4
Fours (2+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
4
Fours (2+)
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
3
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
SL
Galle International Stadium
Galle, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 19 Test matches at this venue (since Jul 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,044.2
Avg 1st Inn
365.9
Avg 2nd Inn
316.8
Avg Sixes
10.5
Avg Fours
98.7
Bat 1st Win %
50%
Boundary %
43.8%
Seam Econ
3.27
Spin Econ
3.23
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL vs NZ 26 Sep 2024 | 602/5 (163.4) | 88/10 (39.5) | 1050 |
| SL vs AUS 29 Jan 2025 | 654/6 (154) | 165/10 (52.2) | 1066 |
| SL vs AUS 06 Feb 2025 | 257/10 (97.4) | 414/10 (106.4) | 977 |
| SL vs BAN 17 Jun 2025 | 495/10 (153.4) | 485/10 (131.2) | 1337 |
| SL vs IND 15 Aug 2026 | 462/10 (116.4) | 283/10 (79.4) | 1144 |
SL at Galle International Stadium
9
Won
9
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
32.3
Highest Score
245
Top Scorer
Dimuth Karunaratne
919 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Prabath Jayasuriya
48 wkts
NZ at Galle International Stadium
0
Won
3
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
19.8
Highest Score
86
Top Scorer
Tom Latham
102 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ajaz Patel
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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SL Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
NZ Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
1
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
Dimuth Karunaratne
Batsman
C
2
Lahiru Thirimanne
Batsman
Kusal Mendis
Wicketkeeper
Angelo Mathews
Allrounder
Kusal Perera
Batsman
Dhananjaya de Silva
Allrounder
Niroshan Dickwella
Wicketkeeper
WK
8
Akila Dananjaya
Allrounder
Suranga Lakmal
Bowler
Lasith Embuldeniya
Bowler
Lahiru Kumara
Bowler
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Akila Dananjaya
33 (83)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.76
c Niroshan Dickwella b Akila Dananjaya
30 (88)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 34.09
Kane Williamson
(c)
c Dimuth Karunaratne b Akila Dananjaya
0 (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Niroshan Dickwella b Suranga Lakmal
86 (132)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 65.15
lbw b Akila Dananjaya
42 (78)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.85
BJ Watling
(wk)
lbw b Akila Dananjaya
1 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 20
lbw b Suranga Lakmal
13 (42)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 30.95
run out (Dhananjaya de Silva)
14 (19)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 73.68
not out
9* (28)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 32.14
c Kusal Perera b Suranga Lakmal
18 (22)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 81.82
lbw b Suranga Lakmal
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeet Raval | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Akila Dananjaya | 33 | 83 | 3 | 0 | 39.76 |
| Tom Latham | c Niroshan Dickwella b Akila Dananjaya | 30 | 88 | 3 | 0 | 34.09 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | c Dimuth Karunaratne b Akila Dananjaya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor | c Niroshan Dickwella b Suranga Lakmal | 86 | 132 | 6 | 0 | 65.15 |
| Henry Nicholls | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 42 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 53.85 |
| BJ Watling (wk) | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Mitchell Santner | lbw b Suranga Lakmal | 13 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 30.95 |
| Tim Southee | run out (Dhananjaya de Silva) | 14 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 73.68 |
| William Somerville | not out | 9* | 28 | 1 | 0 | 32.14 |
| Trent Boult | c Kusal Perera b Suranga Lakmal | 18 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 81.82 |
| Ajaz Patel | lbw b Suranga Lakmal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
249/10
(83.2 ov)
FoW
1-64 (Tom Latham, 26.3 ov), 2-64 (Kane Williamson, 26.6 ov), 3-71 (Jeet Raval, 30.2 ov), 4-171 (Henry Nicholls, 58.2 ov), 5-179 (BJ Watling, 60.2 ov), 6-205 (Ross Taylor, 69.1 ov), 7-233 (Mitchell Santner, 73.5 ov), 8-233 (Tim Southee, 74.6 ov), 9-249 (Trent Boult, 83.1 ov), 10-249 (Ajaz Patel, 83.2 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
15.2-4-29-4 · Econ 1.91
4/29
wd 0 · nb 1
10-1-37-0 · Econ 3.7
0/37
10 ov
29-3-78-5 · Econ 2.69
5/78
29 ov
7-0-22-0 · Econ 3.14
0/22
7 ov
22.1-1-82-0 · Econ 3.71
0/82
22.1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suranga Lakmal | 15.2 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 1.91 | 0 | 1 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 10 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 3.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 29 | 3 | 78 | 5 | 2.69 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 3.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Embuldeniya | 22.1 | 1 | 82 | 0 | 3.71 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
lbw b Ajaz Patel
39 (73)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.42
st BJ Watling b Ajaz Patel
10 (36)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 27.78
c Ross Taylor b Ajaz Patel
53 (89)
7×4 · 1×6 · SR 59.55
c Ross Taylor b Ajaz Patel
50 (98)
7×4 · 1×6 · SR 51.02
c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult
1 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25
c Ajaz Patel b Ajaz Patel
5 (19)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 26.32
Niroshan Dickwella
(wk)
c Kane Williamson b William Somerville
61 (109)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.96
c Ross Taylor b William Somerville
0 (8)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
b Trent Boult
40 (98)
3×4 · 2×6 · SR 40.82
lbw b William Somerville
5 (17)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 29.41
not out
0* (9)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimuth Karunaratne (c) | lbw b Ajaz Patel | 39 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 53.42 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | st BJ Watling b Ajaz Patel | 10 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 27.78 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Ross Taylor b Ajaz Patel | 53 | 89 | 7 | 1 | 59.55 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Ross Taylor b Ajaz Patel | 50 | 98 | 7 | 1 | 51.02 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Ajaz Patel b Ajaz Patel | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 26.32 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Kane Williamson b William Somerville | 61 | 109 | 3 | 0 | 55.96 |
| Akila Dananjaya | c Ross Taylor b William Somerville | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suranga Lakmal | b Trent Boult | 40 | 98 | 3 | 2 | 40.82 |
| Lasith Embuldeniya | lbw b William Somerville | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 29.41 |
| Lahiru Kumara | not out | 0* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
267/10
(93.2 ov)
FoW
1-31 (Lahiru Thirimanne, 10.6 ov), 2-66 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 22.5 ov), 3-143 (Kusal Mendis, 46.5 ov), 4-144 (Kusal Perera, 47.3 ov), 5-155 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 52.2 ov), 6-158 (Angelo Mathews, 54.1 ov), 7-161 (Akila Dananjaya, 55.5 ov), 8-242 (Suranga Lakmal, 84.4 ov), 9-262 (Niroshan Dickwella, 91.1 ov), 10-267 (Lasith Embuldeniya, 93.2 ov)
New Zealand · Bowling
20-4-45-2 · Econ 2.25
2/45
wd 1 · nb 0
7-3-17-0 · Econ 2.43
0/17
7 ov
22.2-3-83-3 · Econ 3.74
3/83
22.2 ov
33-6-89-5 · Econ 2.7
5/89
33 ov
11-0-31-0 · Econ 2.82
0/31
11 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 20 | 4 | 45 | 2 | 2.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2.43 | 0 | 0 |
| William Somerville | 22.2 | 3 | 83 | 3 | 3.74 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajaz Patel | 33 | 6 | 89 | 5 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 2.82 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 3 285/10 (106.2 ov)
c Dimuth Karunaratne b Dhananjaya de Silva
4 (20)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 20
c Lahiru Thirimanne b Akila Dananjaya
45 (81)
3×4 · 1×6 · SR 55.56
Kane Williamson
(c)
c Kusal Perera b Lasith Embuldeniya
4 (25)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 16
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Lasith Embuldeniya
3 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 60
c Kusal Mendis b Dhananjaya de Silva
26 (71)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 36.62
BJ Watling
(wk)
c Niroshan Dickwella b Lahiru Kumara
77 (173)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 44.51
c Suranga Lakmal b Lasith Embuldeniya
12 (35)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 34.29
st Niroshan Dickwella b Lasith Embuldeniya
23 (62)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 37.1
not out
40* (120)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 33.33
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Lahiru Kumara
26 (25)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 104
lbw b Dhananjaya de Silva
14 (23)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 60.87
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeet Raval | c Dimuth Karunaratne b Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Tom Latham | c Lahiru Thirimanne b Akila Dananjaya | 45 | 81 | 3 | 1 | 55.56 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | c Kusal Perera b Lasith Embuldeniya | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Ross Taylor | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Lasith Embuldeniya | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Henry Nicholls | c Kusal Mendis b Dhananjaya de Silva | 26 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 36.62 |
| BJ Watling (wk) | c Niroshan Dickwella b Lahiru Kumara | 77 | 173 | 6 | 0 | 44.51 |
| Mitchell Santner | c Suranga Lakmal b Lasith Embuldeniya | 12 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 34.29 |
| Tim Southee | st Niroshan Dickwella b Lasith Embuldeniya | 23 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 37.1 |
| William Somerville | not out | 40* | 120 | 2 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Trent Boult | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Lahiru Kumara | 26 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| Ajaz Patel | lbw b Dhananjaya de Silva | 14 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 60.87 |
Total
285/10
(106.2 ov)
FoW
1-8 (Jeet Raval, 7.4 ov), 2-20 (Kane Williamson, 14.4 ov), 3-25 (Ross Taylor, 16.3 ov), 4-81 (Tom Latham, 27.5 ov), 5-98 (Henry Nicholls, 39.2 ov), 6-124 (Mitchell Santner, 49.3 ov), 7-178 (Tim Southee, 69.5 ov), 8-224 (BJ Watling, 90.3 ov), 9-260 (Trent Boult, 98.2 ov), 10-285 (Ajaz Patel, 105.6 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
15-2-37-0 · Econ 2.47
0/37
wd 0 · nb 2
32-5-84-1 · Econ 2.63
1/84
32 ov
12-2-25-3 · Econ 2.08
3/25
12 ov
37-4-99-4 · Econ 2.68
4/99
37 ov
10.2-0-31-2 · Econ 3.04
2/31
10.2 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suranga Lakmal | 15 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 2.47 | 0 | 2 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 32 | 5 | 84 | 1 | 2.63 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 12 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Embuldeniya | 37 | 4 | 99 | 4 | 2.68 | 0 | 0 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 10.2 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 3.04 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 4 268/4 (86.1 ov)
c Fielder b Tim Southee
122 (243)
6×4 · 1×6 · SR 50.21
lbw b William Somerville
64 (163)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.26
c Jeet Raval b Ajaz Patel
10 (6)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 166.67
not out
28* (73)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 38.36
c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult
23 (19)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 121.05
not out
14* (13)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 107.69
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimuth Karunaratne (c) | c Fielder b Tim Southee | 122 | 243 | 6 | 1 | 50.21 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | lbw b William Somerville | 64 | 163 | 4 | 0 | 39.26 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Jeet Raval b Ajaz Patel | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Angelo Mathews | not out | 28* | 73 | 2 | 0 | 38.36 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult | 23 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 121.05 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | not out | 14* | 13 | 3 | 0 | 107.69 |
Total
268/4
(86.1 ov)
DNB
Akila Dananjaya, Lahiru Kumara, Lasith Embuldeniya, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Suranga Lakmal
FoW
1-161 (Lahiru Thirimanne, 60.2 ov), 2-174 (Kusal Mendis, 61.5 ov), 3-218 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 76.1 ov), 4-250 (Kusal Perera, 82.2 ov)
New Zealand · Bowling
9.1-1-34-1 · Econ 3.74
1/34
9.1 ov
12-2-33-1 · Econ 2.75
1/33
12 ov
31-6-73-1 · Econ 2.35
1/73
31 ov
18-0-74-1 · Econ 4.11
1/74
18 ov
13-2-38-0 · Econ 2.92
0/38
13 ov
Kane Williamson
(c)
3-0-9-0 · Econ 3
0/9
3 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 9.1 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 3.74 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 12 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| William Somerville | 31 | 6 | 73 | 1 | 2.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajaz Patel | 18 | 0 | 74 | 1 | 4.11 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 13 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 2.92 | 0 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: who played
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets in ICC World Test Championship 2019 at Galle International Stadium on 14 August 2019. Dimuth Karunaratne top-scored with 122 off 243 balls and Akila Dananjaya took 5/78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka XI: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Lahiru Kumara. New Zealand XI: Jeet Raval, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, William Somerville, Trent Boult, Ajaz Patel.
Who won Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs New Zealand played?
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand was played at Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday 14 August 2019, in ICC World Test Championship 2019.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka scored 267/10 in 93.2 overs. New Zealand scored 249/10 in 83.2 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Dimuth Karunaratne top-scored with 122 off 243 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Akila Dananjaya took 5/78 in 29 overs.