SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

New Zealand will be looking to bounce back when they take on Sri Lanka in the second game of the ongoing three-match ODI series. The second SL vs NZ ODI will be played on Sunday (November 17) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

After losing the first game, the Black Caps will have to win the upcoming game to keep the series alive. The Mitchell Santner-led side suffered a 45-run defeat (DLS method) in the first game. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 324/5 with Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis scoring centuries.

Given a revised total of 221 runs in 27 overs, New Zealand could only score 175/9 despite being 88 for no loss at one stage. So as New Zealand looks to bounce back, we are taking a look at the head-to-head record between the two sides ahead of the SL vs NZ second ODI.

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SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd 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 103 games so far. New Zealand have the upper hand in this rivalry. While the Black Caps have won 52 games, Sri Lanka have emerged victorious in 42 games. One of the games ended in a tie while eight games did not produce any result.

In Sri Lanka, the home side has the upper hand. In 28 ODIs that both the teams have played on the Sri Lankan soil, Sri Lanka have won 18 while New Zealand have won 6.

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

New Zealand have had the upper hand over Sri Lanka in recent ODIs between the two sides. New Zealand have won four of the last five ODIs between the two teams. In fact, New Zealand had not lost an ODI against Sri Lanka since 2015 before suffering defeat in the first ODI of the ongoing ODI series.

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

Legendary Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for scoring the most runs in SL vs NZ ODIs. The Sri Lanka great scored 1568 runs in 47 ODIs against New Zealand with the help of 2 centuries and 12 half-centuries. Ross Taylor holds the record for New Zealand, scoring 881 runs in 34 ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Among bowlers, the record is held by former Sri Lanka spinner 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.

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Conclusion

The win in the first SL vs NZ ODI was Sri Lanka's first ODI win over New Zealand in the 50-over format since 2015. With the winless run coming to an end, Sri Lanka will be eyeing another win and clinch the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be desperate to win the upcoming game to keep the three-match series alive.