SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be taking on each other in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday (November 13). The SL vs NZ match is scheduled to be played in Dambulla.

The ODI series will also bring an end to the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Sri Lanka won the two-match Test series before the two-match T20I series ended at 1-1. In the second T20I, New Zealand managed to defend a modest total of 108 runs and will be looking to make the most of the momentum.

As Sri Lanka eyes another ODI series win and New Zealand looking to end the tour on a high, the upcoming game promises to be a thrilling affair. So before the game gets underway, we are taking a look at the head-to-head record between the two sides in ODIs.

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SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have faced each other in 102 games so far. Of the 102 games, New Zealand have won 52 while Sri Lanka have won 41. One of the games ended in a tie while eight games did not produce any result.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 Encounters

In recent games, New Zealand have completely dominated Sri Lanka in ODIs. They have won all the five ODIs against the Islanders. Incidentally, none of those ODIs were played in Sri Lanka.

New Zealand have not lost an ODI against Sri Lanka since 2015. They have won the last eight games against Sri Lanka. New Zealand's last ODI defeat against Sri Lanka came in December 2015.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Best performers:

Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for scoring the most runs in SL vs NZ ODIs. The former Sri Lanka skipper scored 1568 runs in 47 ODIs against New Zealand. He also hit 2 centuries and 12 half-centuries against the Black Caps.

For New Zealand, Ross Taylor holds the record for scoring most runs in this fixture. The former New Zealand batsman scored 881 runs in 34 ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Among bowlers, the record is held by the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan who picked up 74 wickets in 41 ODIs. Kyle Mills holds the record for New Zealand. Mills picked up 32 wickets in 21 ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Conclusion

The aforementioned stats about the SL vs NZ head-to-head record in ODIs make it crystal clear that New Zealand have completely outplayed Sri Lanka in ODIs in recent times. The Black Caps have won the last eight ODIs between the two sides.

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While New Zealand will be looking to extend their domination, Sri Lanka will be keen to end the winless run. While Sri Lanka have lost the last eight games against New Zealand, none of those matches were played on their home soil. So Sri Lanka will be looking to make the most of the conditions at home as they eye their first ODI win over New Zealand since 2015.