New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head stats and records you need to know before NZ vs SL 2024 T20I series

Modified Dec 27, 2024 18:26 IST

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I series will start on Saturday, December 28. The Kiwis visited Sri Lanka for a T20I series in November, and almost two months later, the Sri Lankan team have landed in New Zealand to battle the Blackcaps in the shortest format of the game.

The two-match T20I series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka ended in a 1-1 draw in November. There should be a clear winner in the upcoming series because it comprises three matches.

Before the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I series begins, here's a look at the head-to-head stats between the two nations in the shortest format of international cricket.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in T20Is

New Zealand lead the head-to-head record in T20I matches against Sri Lanka by 14-10. The two nations have crossed swords 25 times in the T20I format, with one match producing no result.

Sri Lanka have defeated New Zealand 10 times, with their last win coming at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on November 9.

Here's a summary of the head-to-head stats:

Matches played: 25

Won by New Zealand: 14

Won by Sri Lanka: 10

No result: 1

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I head-to-head record in NZ

New Zealand have a 6-2 lead in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka on home turf. The Blackcaps have hosted eight T20Is against the island nation, with the last one taking place on April 8, 2023.

Sri Lanka have never won a T20I series on New Zealand's soil. They will be keen to win their maiden series in the upcoming tour.

Matches played: 8

Won by New Zealand: 6

Won by Sri Lanka: 2

Last 5 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I matches

New Zealand have won three of their last five T20I matches against Sri Lanka. Talking about the last battle between the two teams, Lockie Ferguson's hat-trick helped the Blackcaps win by five runs.

Here's a summary of the last five T20I matches between New Zealand and Sri Lanka: