Sri Lanka have a bad record against New Zealand in this format. These two sides have met 28 times in T20I and New Zealand have won 16 of them while Sri Lanka have 11 wins. The last time these two sides met was in January 2025 when Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 7 runs in a high scoring thriller. Sri Lanka will be playing in home conditions so that is an advantage but overall these two sides have a good rivalry with New Zealand having the slight edge.

New Zealand national cricket team beat Sri Lanka national cricket team by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand scored 168/7 in 20 overs, and Sri Lanka could only manage 107/8. Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance. New Zealand used spin very smartly and controlled the game from the start. With this loss, Sri Lanka became the first team to be knocked out of the tournament, while New Zealand moved closer to the semifinals.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 Head to Head

 

Matches Played

  

29
 

Sri Lanka Won

  

11
 

New Zealand Won

  

17
 

No Result

  

1

 

Last T20I match

25 FEB 2026 New Zealand won by 61 runs NZ 168/7 (20) SL 107/8(20)

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have faced off 29 times in T20I and New Zealand have the advantage winning 17 of those matches.

Sri Lanka Batting & Bowling Stats

 

Most Runs

  

Pathum Nissanka
 

Most Wickets

  

Wanindu Hasaranga
 

Highest T20I Total

  

260/3 vs Kenya
 

Lowest T20I Total

  

77 vs South Africa

 

New Zealand Batting & Bowling Stats

 

Most Runs

  

Glenn Phillips
 

Most Wickets

  

Ish Sodhi
 

Highest T20I Total

  

254/5 vs Scotland
 

Lowest T20I Total

  

60 vs Sri Lanka