New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head stats and records you need to know before NZ vs SL 2025 ODI series

Modified Jan 05, 2025 00:16 IST

New Zealand v Sri Lanka - Men — Can New Zealand win the ODI series? (Image: Getty)

The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2025 ODI series will begin on January 5 in Wellington. The three-match series will help the Blackcaps gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament.

Sri Lanka failed to qualify for the mega event, but they will aim to register a series win over New Zealand and gain some momentum in the ODI format. Last week, Sri Lanka and New Zealand competed in a three-match T20I series, where the Blackcaps won 2-1.

Ahead of the ODI series between the two teams, here's a look at their head-to-head record in the one-day format.

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

New Zealand lead the head-to-head record in ODIs against Sri Lanka 52-43. The two teams battled in an ODI series last year in Sri Lanka, where the home side won 2-0.

The Kiwis will be out for revenge in the upcoming series. New Zealand's last ODI win against Sri Lanka came on November 9, 2023 in a group-stage match of the World Cup.

Matches played: 105

Won by New Zealand: 52

Won by Sri Lanka: 43

Tied: 1

No result: 9

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

New Zealand have a colossal 30-12 lead in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in ODIs played on home soil. The Blackcaps will play host to the upcoming series.

The last time New Zealand hosted an ODI series against Sri Lanka was in March 2023. They won that series 3-0.

Here's a summary of the overall record:

Matches played: 45

Won by New Zealand: 30

Won by Sri Lanka: 12

No result: 3.

Last 5 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ODI matches

Both teams have won two games each in their last five battles. The most recent encounter between the two sides ended with no result at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on November 19, 2024. The Kiwis were 112/1 in the first innings when the umpires abandoned the game due to rain.

On that note, here's a glance at the summary of the last five battles between New Zealand and Sri Lanka: