In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand matches have produced some exciting contests, as cricket fans have always remembered those matches.
In this article, find out Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head records in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, important stats and match summaries.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head to Head in T20 World Cup: Overall
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 6 matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka has won 3, New Zealand 2, and 1 match ended in a tie, with New Zealand winning in the super over.
Matches | Sri Lanka Won | New Zealand Won | Tied/No Result |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
SL vs NZ Head to Head T20 World Cup: Batting 1st vs Batting 2nd
Batting 1st: Sri Lanka Won: 2, New Zealand Won: 1
Batting 2nd: Sri Lanka Won: 1, New Zealand Won: 1
Note: 1 Match Tied, New Zealand won the match in super over.
SL vs NZ Head to Head T20 World Cup: Continent/Country Wise
Continent | Host Country | Matches | Sri Lanka Won | New Zealand Won | Tied/No Result |
Asia | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Asia | Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Europe | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Africa | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
North America | West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Australia | Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
SL vs NZ Head to Head T20 World Cup:Different Stages
Group Stage:
Sri Lanka Won: 3
New Zealand Won: 2
Note: 1 Match Tied, New Zealand won the match in super over.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Records:
Sri Lanka:
Highest Score: 174
Lowest Score: 102
Highest Individual Score: Mahela Jayawardene (81)
Best Bowling Performance: Rangana Herath (5/3)
New Zealand:
Highest Score: 174
Lowest Score: 60
Highest Individual Score: Glenn Philips (104*)
Best Bowling Performance: Trent Boult (4/13)
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: All Matches Summary
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12 (Group 1)
On 29th Oct, 2022 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first
New Zealand: 167/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Philips 104*; Kasun Rajitha 2/23)
Sri Lanka: 102/10 in 19.2 overs (Dasun Shanaka 35; Trent Boult 4/13)
Result: New Zealand won the match by 65 runs.
Player of the Match: Glenn Philips 104* (64)
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2014, Super 10 Stage (Group 1)
On 31st March 2014 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first
New Zealand: 119 in 19.2 overs (Mahela Jayawardene 25, Lahiru Thirimanne 20; Trent Boult 3/20, James Neesham 3/22)
Sri Lanka: 60 in 15.3 overs (Kane Williamson 42, Martin Guptill 5; Rangana Herath 5/3, Sachithra Senanayake 2/3)
Result: Sri Lanka won by 59 runs.
Player of the Match: Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) – 5/3
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2012, Super Eight Stage (Group 1)
On 27th September 2012 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first
New Zealand: 174/7 in 20 overs (Rob Nicol 58, Martin Guptill 38; Akila Dananjaya 2/32, Nuwan Kulasekara 2/33)
Sri Lanka: 174/6 in 20 overs (Tillakaratne Dilshan 76, Mahela Jayawardene 44; James Franklin 2/34, Jacob Oram 1/26)
Result: Match Tied. Sri Lanka won the one-over eliminator.
Player of the Match: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 76
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2010, Group Stage (Group B)
On 30th April 2010 at Providence Stadium, Guyana (West Indies)
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first
Sri Lanka: 135/6 in 20 overs (Mahela Jayawardene 81, Dinesh Chandimal 29; Shane Bond 2/35, Scott Styris 1/13)
New Zealand: 139/8 in 19.5 overs (Jesse Ryder 42, Martin Guptill 19; Muttiah Muralitharan 2/25, Angelo Mathews 1/7)
Result: New Zealand won by 2 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Player of the Match: Nathan McCullum (New Zealand) – 1/17 & 3 catches
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2009, Super Eight Stage (Group F)
On 16th June 2009 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first
Sri Lanka: 158/5 in 20 overs (Tillakaratne Dilshan 48, Mahela Jayawardene 41*; Daniel Vettori 2/32, Nathan McCullum 1/22)
New Zealand: 110 in 17 overs (Martin Guptill 43, Aaron Redmond 23; Ajantha Mendis 3/9, Isuru Udana 2/17)
Result: Sri Lanka won by 48 runs.
Player of the Match: Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 3/9
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2007, Group Stage (Group C)
On 15th September 2007 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first
New Zealand: 164/7 in 20 overs (Ross Taylor 62, Jacob Oram 33*; Dilhara Fernando 2/31, Sanath Jayasuriya 1/25)
Sri Lanka: 168/3 in 18.5 overs (Sanath Jayasuriya 61, Upul Tharanga 37; Daniel Vettori 2/23, Scott Styris 1/16)
Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
