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new Zealand will face Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the ongoing series on Thursday (January 2). The match is scheduled to be played at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
New Zealand currently lead the series 2-0 and are thinking blank. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have only one pride to play for in the next match. The visitors will be desperate to win the next game to restore their pride and grab some momentum ahead of the three-match ODI series.
In the second T20I, Sri Lanka were completely outclassed by the hosts. After winning the first game by 8 runs, New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 45 runs in the second T20I. Batting first, the Black Caps scored 186/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 141 runs. Jacob Duffy impressed with the ball for the home side, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs. With both teams set for the final T20I, here’s their head-to-head record in the shortest format of the game.
NZ vs SL Head to Head Records – 3rd T20I Tour, Sri Lanka by New Zealand 2024-25:
| Statistics | games | NZ won | SL won | tie | No |
| in general | 27 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| At Saxton Oval, Nelson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 games | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ongoing series | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In New Zealand | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs SL Head to Head Records – Key Stats
According to New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20Is match records, the two teams have faced each other in 27 T20Is so far. Out of these 27 matches, New Zealand have won 16 while Sri Lanka have won 10 T20Is.
New Zealand have thoroughly dominated this rivalry at home. The two teams have played 10 T20Is in New Zealand and the home team has won 8 of those matches while Sri Lanka have managed to win just 2. The upcoming match will be the first T20I between the two teams at the Saxton Oval, Nelson.
NZ vs SL head-to-head records: last 5 games
New Zealand also has an advantage in recent matches. Out of the last 5 T20Is between the two sides, New Zealand have won 4 while Sri Lanka have managed to emerge victorious in just 1.
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Records: Top Performers
Former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor holds the record for scoring most runs in NZ vs SL T20Is. The New Zealand great played 17 T20Is against Sri Lanka and scored 342 runs with the help of two half-centuries.
For Sri Lanka, the record is held by their former debutant Tillakaratne Dilshan. The former batsman played 14 matches against New Zealand and scored 324 runs, including three half-centuries.
Among the bowlers, former Sri Lankan pace spearhead Lasith Malinga owns the record for most wickets in NZ vs SL T20Is. The legendary pacer played 15 T20Is against New Zealand and picked up 20 wickets, including a five-wicket haul. For New Zealand, their current captain Mitchell Santner has the most T20I wickets against Sri Lanka – 13 wickets in 10 matches.
conclusion
The head-to-head record stats between NZ and SL make it clear that New Zealand have thoroughly dominated this rivalry so far. The Black Caps have not let Sri Lanka improve their record in the ongoing series and will be looking for another win.
