The ODI record of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand is thrilling yet exciting. The teams first clashed with each other in an ODI match on 9 June 1979 at Nottingham, where New Zealand registered victory. 1979 was the start of what we are witnessing today between both teams. The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats showcase the dominance of New Zealand and the competitive spirit of Sri Lanka.

Since 1979, both teams have faced each other in the ODI battle many times, sometimes winning and losing, thus giving the fans mixed emotions. The spectators of the match and fans of both teams are always ready for twists and turns during the match because this rivalry has a rich history of the same.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in ODI

Sri Lanka has clashed with New Zealand in 102 ODI matches. Out of 102 face-offs, 52 wins are registered under New Zealand, and 41 wins are named under Sri Lanka. Notably, 1 clash also got tied between both teams, and 8 matches were concluded without any results.

Total Matches	102
SL Won	41
NZ Won	52
SL Loss	52
NZ Loss	41
Draw	0
Tied	1
No Result	8

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground in ODI

Sri Lanka Record at away Ground against New Zealand in ODI

Sri Lanka has had 45 face-offs with New Zealand at the opposition’s home ground. Out of 45 face-offs, 12 went in favor of Sri Lanka and 30 victories were registered by New Zealand. This shows a clear dominance by New Zealand on their home turf Furthermore, among these clashes, 3 ended without a conclusion.

Total Matches	45
SL Won	12
NZ Won	30
SL Loss	30
NZ Loss	12
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	3

New Zealand Record at Away Ground against Sri Lanka in ODI

Till now, 27 matches have been played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the Sri Lankan ground. At their home ground, Sri Lanka has the upper hand over New Zealand as they have 17 victories under their name, while New Zealand has won only 6 matches. Additionally, there are 4 matches without a result.

Total Matches	27
NZ Won	6
SL Won	17
NZ Loss	17
SL Loss	6
Draw	0
Tied	0
No Result	4

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head record at Neutral Venue in ODI

The neutral venue witnessed 30 clashes between SL and NZ. Out of 30 face-offs, 12 favored Sri Lanka, and New Zealand registered 16 victories. Besides, 1 out of 30 battles got tied, and 1 ended without any result.

Total Matches	30
SL Won	12
NZ Won	16
SL Loss	16
NZ Loss	12
Draw	0
Tied	1
No Result	1

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats & Records in ODI

Highest Score in SL vs NZ in ODI

The highest score in a Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI match is registered by the team New Zealand with a score of 371/7. The highest score was registered on 3 January 2019 at Mount Maunganui during Sri Lanka’s Visit to New Zealand.

Highest Score by New Zealand against Sri Lanka in ODI

New Zealand’s highest score against Sri Lanka in an ODI match was registered on 3 January 2019 at Mount Maunganui during Sri Lanka’s New Zealand tour and the score was 371/7.

Highest Score by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in ODI

The highest score of Sri Lanka against New Zealand in an ODI match was 326. It was achieved on 3 January 2019 at Mount Maunganui during the New Zealand-Sri Lanka Tour.

Lowest Score in SL vs NZ ODI Match

It is ironic how New Zealand holds the record for the highest and lowest scores. The record for the lowest total in a Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI match was registered by New Zealand with a score of 73 on 6 January 2007 at Auckland during the New Zealand and Sri Lanka Series.

Lowest Score by New Zealand against Sri Lanka in ODI Match

New Zealand’s lowest score against Sri Lanka is recorded at 73 runs. The score was made on 6 January 2007 at Auckland during the New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka Series.

Lowest Score by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in ODI Match

The lowest score of Sri Lanka against New Zealand in an ODI match is 76 runs, recorded on 25 March 2023 at Auckland during the Sri Lankan team’s New Zealand tour.

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats: Individual Records in SL vs NZ ODI

Most runs & Highest Score in the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand rivalry

Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the most runs from Sri Lanka. From Kiwis, Ross Taylor is the batsman with the most runs in an ODI face-off between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Sanath Jayasuriya from Sri Lanka with the highest score against New Zealand, and Luke Ronchi from the New Zealand team holds the record for the highest score against Sri Lanka.

Stats	Sri Lanka	New Zealand
Most Runs	Kumar Sangakkara (1568 runs)	Ross Taylor (881 runs)
Highest scorer	Sanath Jayasuriya (140 runs)	Luke Ronchi (170* runs)

Most Wickets & Best Bowling in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Rivalry

Muttiah Muralitharan from the Sri Lankan side picked the most no. of wickets. On the other hand, Kyle Mills from the Black Caps bowler with the most no. of wickets. Again, Muttiah Muralitharan from the Sri Lankan team has the best bowling figures in an innings. Richard Hadlee from the New Zealand team holds the record for best bowling attack.

Stats	Sri Lanka	New Zealand
Most Wickets	Muttiah Muralitharan (74 wickets)	Kyle Mills (32 wickets)
Best bowling	Muttiah Muralitharan (5/9)	Richard Hadlee (5/25)

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: ODI

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have a long history of face-offs. Sometimes winning and losing, both teams have met several times in an ODI match. The first face-off was on 9 June 1979 at Nottingham where New Zealand emerged victorious. Starting from then to now, there have been many memorable instances for the fans to cherish.

Both teams played the last ODI on 25 March 2023, an ODI match where New Zealand emerged winner by 198 runs or the 31 December 2015 ODI match with Sri Lanka registering their victory, the intense competition between both the oppositions has provided nail-biting and thrilling experiences to the audience, keeping the game alive till the last ball bowled.

Match Date	Series/Tournament	Result	Venue
09/06/1979	1979 Prudential World Cup	New Zealand won by 9 wickets	Trent Bridge
02/03/1983	1982-1983 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 65 runs	Carisbrook
19/03/1983	1982-1983 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	McLean Park
20/03/1983	1982-1983 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 116 runs	Eden Park
13/06/1983	1983 Prudential World Cup	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	County Ground (Bristol)
18/06/1983	1983 Prudential World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets	County Ground (Derby)
03/03/1984	1983-1984 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	New Zealand won by 104 runs	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
31/03/1984	1983-1984 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 41 runs	Tyronne Fernando Stadium
01/04/1984	1983-1984 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	New Zealand won by 86 runs	P Sara Oval
03/11/1984	1984-1985 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets	P Sara Oval
04/11/1984	1984-1985 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	Tyronne Fernando Stadium
23/02/1985	1984-1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship	New Zealand won by 51 runs	Melbourne Cricket Ground
05/04/1986	1985-1986 John Player Triangular Tournament	New Zealand won by 6 wickets	R Premadasa Stadium
05/01/1988	1987-1988 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup	New Zealand won by 6 wickets	Sydney Cricket Ground
09/01/1988	1987-1988 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup	New Zealand won by 4 wickets	Adelaide Oval
12/01/1988	1987-1988 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup	Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets	Bellerive Oval
16/01/1988	1987-1988 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup	New Zealand won by 4 wickets	Brisbane Cricket Ground
29/03/1988	1987-1988 Sharjah Cup	New Zealand won by 99 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
31/03/1988	1987-1988 Sharjah Cup	New Zealand won by 43 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26/01/1991	1990-1991 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	McLean Park
28/01/1991	1990-1991 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 41 runs	Eden Park
06/02/1991	1990-1991 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 107 runs	Carisbrook
25/02/1992	1991-1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup	New Zealand won by 6 wickets	Seddon Park
04/12/1992	1992-1993 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	No Result	R Premadasa Stadium
12/12/1992	1992-1993 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets	P Sara Oval
13/12/1992	1992-1993 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 31 runs	R Premadasa Stadium
18/04/1994	1993-1994 Pepsi Austral-Asia Cup	New Zealand won by 2 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
08/12/1994	1994-1995 Mandela Trophy	No Result	Mangaung Oval
18/12/1994	1994-1995 Mandela Trophy	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets	Buffalo Park
26/03/1995	1994-1995 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 33 runs	AMI Stadium
29/03/1995	1994-1995 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 57 runs	Seddon Park
01/04/1995	1994-1995 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 51 runs	Eden Park
07/11/1996	1996-1997 Singer Champions Trophy	New Zealand won by 29 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
11/11/1996	1996-1997 Singer Champions Trophy	Match Tied	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
25/03/1997	1996-1997 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets	AMI Stadium
27/03/1997	1996-1997 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 69 runs	Basin Reserve
20/05/1997	1996-1997 Pepsi Independence Cup	Sri Lanka won by 52 runs	Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium
21/06/1998	1997-1998 Singer-Akai Nidahas Trophy	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets	R Premadasa Stadium
05/07/1998	1997-1998 Singer-Akai Nidahas Trophy	Sri Lanka won by 87 runs	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
26/10/1998	1998-1999 Wills International Cup	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets	Bangabandhu National Stadium
31/01/2001	2000-2001 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 61 runs	McLean Park
03/02/2001	2000-2001 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets	Sky Stadium
06/02/2001	2000-2001 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets	Eden Park
08/02/2001	2000-2001 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 3 runs	Seddon Park
11/02/2001	2000-2001 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 13 runs	AMI Stadium
10/04/2001	2000-2001 ARY Gold Cup	Sri Lanka won by 106 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
17/04/2001	2000-2001 ARY Gold Cup	New Zealand won by 79 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
18/07/2001	2001-2002 Coca-Cola Cup (Sri Lanka)	Sri Lanka won by 16 runs	R Premadasa Stadium
25/07/2001	2001-2002 Coca-Cola Cup (Sri Lanka)	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets	R Premadasa Stadium
31/07/2001	2001-2002 Coca-Cola Cup (Sri Lanka)	Sri Lanka won by 106 runs	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
09/04/2002	2001-2002 Sharjah Cup	New Zealand won by 11 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
14/04/2002	2001-2002 Sharjah Cup	Sri Lanka won by 46 runs	Sharjah Cricket Stadium
10/02/2003	2002-2003 ICC World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 47 runs	Mangaung Oval
13/05/2003	2002-2003 Bank Alfalah Cup	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
19/05/2003	2002-2003 Bank Alfalah Cup	New Zealand won by 9 runs	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
26/12/2004	2004-2005 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	Eden Park
31/12/2005	2005-2006 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	Queenstown Events Centre
03/01/2006	2005-2006 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	AMI Stadium
06/01/2006	2005-2006 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 21 runs	Sky Stadium
08/01/2006	2005-2006 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 20 runs	McLean Park
20/10/2006	2006-2007 ICC Champions Trophy	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets	Brabourne Stadium
28/12/2006	2006-2007 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets	McLean Park
31/12/2006	2006-2007 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 1 wicket	Queenstown Events Centre
02/01/2007	2006-2007 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 4 wickets	AMI Stadium
06/01/2007	2006-2007 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 189 runs	Eden Park
09/01/2007	2006-2007 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	No Result	Seddon Park
12/04/2007	2006-2007 ICC World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets	National Cricket Stadium (Grenada)
24/04/2007	2006-2007 ICC World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 81 runs	Sabina Park
08/09/2009	2009-2010 Compaq Cup	Sri Lanka won by 97 runs	R Premadasa Stadium
27/09/2009	2009-2010 ICC Champions Trophy	New Zealand won by 38 runs	Wanderers Stadium
13/08/2010	2010-2011 Sri Lanka Triangular Series	Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
20/08/2010	2010-2011 Sri Lanka Triangular Series	No Result	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
18/03/2011	2010-2011 ICC World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 112 runs	Wankhede Stadium
29/03/2011	2010-2011 ICC World Cup	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets	R Premadasa Stadium
04/11/2012	2012-2013 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 14 runs	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
06/11/2012	2012-2013 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
10/11/2012	2012-2013 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets	Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium
12/11/2012	2012-2013 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	No Result	Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium
09/06/2013	2013 ICC Champions Trophy	New Zealand won by 1 wicket	Sophia Gardens
10/11/2013	2013-2014 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	No Result	Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium
12/11/2013	2013-2014 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	New Zealand won by 4 wickets	Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium
16/11/2013	2013-2014 Sri Lanka v. New Zealand	Sri Lanka won by 36 runs	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
11/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 3 wickets	Hagley Oval
15/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets	Seddon Park
17/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	No Result	Eden Park
20/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 4 wickets	Saxton Oval
23/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 108 runs	University Oval
25/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 120 runs	University Oval
28/01/2015	2014-2015 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 34 runs	Sky Stadium
14/02/2015	2014-2015 ICC World Cup	New Zealand won by 98 runs	Hagley Oval
26/12/2015	2015-2016 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	Hagley Oval
28/12/2015	2015-2016 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 10 wickets	Hagley Oval
31/12/2015	2015-2016 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets	Saxton Oval
02/01/2016	2015-2016 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	No Result	Saxton Oval
05/01/2016	2015-2016 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 36 runs	Bay Oval
03/01/2019	2018-2019 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 45 runs	Bay Oval
05/01/2019	2018-2019 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 21 runs	Bay Oval
08/01/2019	2018-2019 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 115 runs	Saxton Oval
01/06/2019	2019 ICC World Cup	New Zealand won by 10 wickets	Sophia Gardens
25/03/2023	2022-2023 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 198 runs	Eden Park
31/03/2023	2022-2023 New Zealand v. Sri Lanka	New Zealand won by 6 wickets	Seddon Park
09/11/2023	2023 ICC World Cup	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 5 ODI Matches

1. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Bengaluru
9 November 2023
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.
Sri Lanka 171
New Zealand 172/5
New Zealand registered victory with 5 wickets and 160 balls to spare
Man of the match – Trent Boult

2. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 – 3rd ODI

Hamilton
31 March 2023
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first.
Sri Lanka 157
New Zealand 159/4
New Zealand won the match with 6 wickets with 103 balls to spare
Man of the Match – Will Young

3. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 – 1st ODI

Auckland
25 March 2023
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Sri Lanka 76
New Zealand 274
New Zealand emerged victorious by 198 runs.
Man of the Match – Henry Shipley

4. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Cardiff
1 June 2019
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Sri Lanka 136
New Zealand 137/0
New Zealand registered another victory with 10 wickets and 203 balls remaining
Man of the Match – Matt Henry

5. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2019 – 3rd ODI

Nelson
8 January 2019
Sri Lanka decided to bowl first after winning the toss.
Sri Lanka 249
New Zealand 364/4
New Zealand won the match by 115 runs
Man of the Match – Ross Taylor

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