Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head to head record in test cricket

Published at :September 16, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Modified at :September 16, 2024 at 5:09 PM

The two-test Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test series will be played in Galle from September 18.

New Zealand’s tour of Asia started on a dull note as their one-off test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida was abandoned without toss due to rain and wet outfield.

Next, they will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match test series, which will start on September 18. Both tests will be played in Galle. After the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test series, Tim Southee’s team will visit India for a three-match test series.

Both these test series are part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. At the moment, the Kiwis are placed third in the WTC standings, while Sri Lanka are fifth.

SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head to head record in tests – Sri Lanka (9) – New Zealand (18)

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have faced off 38 times in test cricket. Out of these, the Kiwis won 18 tests, Sri Lanka won nine tests, and the rest 11 tests were drawn.

Most runs for Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand tests:

Former captain Mahela Jayawardene has scored the most runs for Sri Lanka against New Zealand in test cricket. He scored 1028 runs in 13 tests at an average of 48 with three centuries. Angelo Mathews is second on this list with 1004 runs at an average of 50.

Most runs by Sri Lankan batsmen against New Zealand in tests:

Mahela Jayawardene – 1028 runs
Angelo Mathews – 1004 runs
Dimuth Karunaratne – 947 runs
Kumar Sangakkara – 887 runs
Arjuna Ranatunga – 824 runs

Most runs for New Zealand in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand tests:

Modern-day giant Kane Williamson is New Zealand’s leading run-scorer against Sri Lanka in tests with 1329 runs scored at an average of 78 with the help of five centuries and five fifties in 12 tests. Behind Williamson are Stephen Fleming and Tom Latham on this list.

Most runs by New Zealand batsmen against Sri Lanka in tests:

Kane Williamson – 1329 runs
Stephen Fleming – 1166 runs
Tom Latham – 1039 runs
Ross Taylor – 770 runs
Brendon McCullum – 706 runs

Most wickets for Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand tests:

Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan took 82 wickets against New Zealand in test cricket, the most for his country against the Kiwis. In 14 tests against New Zealand, Muralitharan took five five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket match haul. Behind Muralitharan on this list are Chaminda Vaas and Rangana Herath.

Most wickets taken by Sri Lankan bowlers against New Zealand in tests:

Muttiah Muralitharan – 82 wickets
Chaminda Vaas – 42 wickets
Rangana Herath – 36 wickets
Vinothen John – 24 wickets
Rumesh Ratnayake – 22 wickets

Most wickets for New Zealand in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand tests:

Veteran pacer Tim Southee is New Zealand’s leading test wicket-taker against Sri Lanka with 64 scalps in 12 tests at an average of 18. Southee has three five-fors against Sri Lanka in the longest format. Former spinner Daniel Vettori is behind Southee on this list with 51 wickets.

Most wickets taken by New Zealand bowlers vs Sri Lanka in tests:

Tim Southee – 64 wickets
Daniel Vettori – 51 wickets
Trent Boult – 45 wickets
Richard Hadlee – 37 wickets
Chris Martin – 23 wickets

Sri Lanka and New Zealand to meet for the 39th time in test cricket

In the upcoming two-test series in Galle, the hosts will be looking to better their test record against New Zealand, as they have won nine tests while losing 18 against the Kiwis.

(All stats updated till 16 September 2024.)

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