New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - Prediction, Preview & H2H · WTC 2027
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
New Zealand play Sri Lanka at Bay Oval on Wednesday 3 February in WTC 2027. New Zealand lead the head-to-head 4-3 from 8 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 Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Prabath Jayasuriya 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 4-3 from 8 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Galle International Stadium on 26 Sep 2024: Sri Lanka won by an innings and 154 runs.
What is New Zealand's current form in 2025/2027?
New Zealand have won 4 and lost 1 of their 6 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 336.3 runs per match and conceding 262.8. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2025/2027?
Sri Lanka have won 1 and lost 2 of their 6 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 395.5 runs per match and conceding 472. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka being played?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is being played at Bay Oval on Wednesday 3 February 2027, starting at 22:00 UK time (22:00 UTC, 03:30 IST on 4 February).
Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 8 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Tom Latham (New Zealand, 618 runs), Kane Williamson (New Zealand, 391 runs) and Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka, 377 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 8 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka meetings are Tim Southee (New Zealand, 21 wickets), Trent Boult (New Zealand, 12 wickets) and Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka, 12 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 Devon Conway (New Zealand, 699 runs in 9 innings), Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka, 450 runs in 6 innings) and Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand, 426 runs in 10 innings). Devon Conway's latest innings: 1, 9 and 157.
Who are the in-form bowlers for New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 26 wickets in 9 innings), Matt Henry (New Zealand, 23 wickets in 6 innings) and Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka, 20 wickets in 9 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the standings?
New Zealand are 4th with 52 points from 6 matches, and Sri Lanka are 8th with 24 points from 6 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Bay Oval?
Over the last 6 completed matches at Bay Oval since Nov 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 1159 runs, the first innings averages 421 and teams batting first have won 67%. 77% of wickets fall to pace and 23% to spin.
What is New Zealand's record at Bay Oval?
New Zealand have won 4 and lost 2 of their 6 matches at Bay Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 67% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.