New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Stats & Records in Test Cricket 2026
AFG
AUS
BAN
ENG
IND
IRE
PAK
SA
WI
40
Matches Played
40
18
Won
11
11
Lost
18
11
No Result
11
671
Highest Score
602
0
Lowest Score
7
NZ Vs SL in all seasons
| # | Team1 | Team2 | Winner | Margin | Match Date | Venue | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | an inning and 154 runs. | 26-Sep-2024 | Galle | SL won by an inning and 154 runs. |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | 63 runs. | 18-Sep-2024 | Galle | SL won by 63 runs. |
| 3 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | an inning and 58 runs. | 17-Mar-2023 | Wellington | NZ won by an inning and 58 runs. |
| 4 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | 2 wickets | 09-Mar-2023 | Christchurch | NZ won by 2 wickets |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | New Zealand | an inns & 65 runs | 22-Aug-2019 | Colombo | NZ won by an inns & 65 runs |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | 6 wkts | 14-Aug-2019 | Galle | SL won by 6 wkts |
| 7 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | 423 runs | 26-Dec-2018 | Christchurch | NZ won by 423 runs |
| 8 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | 15-Dec-2018 | Wellington | Match drawn | ||
| 9 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 5 wickets | 18-Dec-2015 | Hamilton | NZ won by 5 wickets |
| 10 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 122 runs | 10-Dec-2015 | Dunedin | NZ won by 122 runs |
| 11 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 193 runs | 03-Jan-2015 | Wellington | NZ won by 193 runs |
| 12 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 8 wickets | 26-Dec-2014 | Christchurch | NZ won by 8 wickets |
| 13 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 167 runs | 25-Nov-2012 | Colombo | NZ won by 167 runs |
| 14 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 10 wickets | 17-Nov-2012 | Galle | SL won by 10 wickets |
| 15 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 96 runs | 26-Aug-2009 | Colombo | SL won by 96 runs |
| 16 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 202 runs | 18-Aug-2009 | Galle | SL won by 202 runs |
| 17 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 217 runs | 15-Dec-2006 | Wellington | SL won by 217 runs |
| 18 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 5 wickets | 07-Dec-2006 | Christchurch | NZ won by 5 wickets |
| 19 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by an innings and 38 runs | 11-Apr-2005 | Wellington | NZ won by an innings and 38 runs |
| 20 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Match drawn | 04-Apr-2005 | Napier | Match drawn | |
| 21 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Match drawn | 03-May-2003 | Kandy | Match drawn | |
| 22 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Match drawn | 25-Apr-2003 | Colombo | Match drawn | |
| 23 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 164 runs | 10-Jun-1998 | Colombo | SL won by 164 runs |
| 24 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by an innings and 16 runs | 03-Jun-1998 | Galle | SL won by an innings and 16 runs |
| 25 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 167 runs | 27-May-1998 | Colombo | NZ won by 167 runs |
| 26 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 120 runs | 14-Mar-1997 | Hamilton | NZ won by 120 runs |
| 27 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by an innings and 36 runs | 07-Mar-1997 | Dunedin | NZ won by an innings and 36 runs |
| 28 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Match drawn | 18-Mar-1995 | Dunedin | Match drawn | |
| 29 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 241 runs | 11-Mar-1995 | Napier | SL won by 241 runs |
| 30 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | won by 9 wickets | 06-Dec-1992 | Colombo | SL won by 9 wickets |
| 31 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Match drawn | 27-Nov-1992 | Moratuwa | Match drawn | |
| 32 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Match drawn | 01-Mar-1991 | Auckland | Match drawn | |
| 33 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Match drawn | 22-Feb-1991 | Hamilton | Match drawn | |
| 34 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Match drawn | 31-Jan-1991 | Wellington | Match drawn | |
| 35 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Match drawn | 16-Apr-1987 | Colombo | Match drawn | |
| 36 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by an innings and 61 runs | 24-Mar-1984 | Colombo | NZ won by an innings and 61 runs |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | Match drawn | 16-Mar-1984 | Colombo | Match drawn | |
| 38 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 165 runs | 09-Mar-1984 | Kandy | NZ won by 165 runs |
| 39 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by 6 wickets | 11-Mar-1983 | Wellington | NZ won by 6 wickets |
| 40 | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | won by an innings and 25 runs | 04-Mar-1983 | Christchurch | NZ won by an innings and 25 runs |
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NZ vs Sri Lanka head-to-head in Test Cricket
NZ played against SL in 40 Test matches. Out of the 40 contests, New Zealand won 18, Sri Lanka won 11, and 11 ended in a draw. The highest score New Zealand has achieved against Sri Lanka in the red-ball format is 671, while Sri Lanka’s best score is 602. On the lower side, New Zealand’s lowest total is 0, and Sri Lanka’s lowest score is 7. Keep exploring this page to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head in Test cricket.