SL vs NZ Head To Head Ahead Of The 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka and New Zealand to clash in 3rd ODI on November 19 [Source: @LMudalige/X.com]Sri Lanka and New Zealand to clash in 3rd ODI on November 19 [Source: @LMudalige/X.com]

Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand in the third and final ODI of the 3-game game series on November 19 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 2.30 PM IST. The hosts are already leading the series 2-0.

Sri Lanka’s dominance at home has extended as they beat New Zealand in the first ODIs to secure a 2-0 lead. Both games were hampered by rain. In the second ODI held at Pallekele, Sri Lanka chased down 210 runs target with just 2 wickets in hand. Kusal Mendis played a commendable knock of 74 off 102 balls and stayed till the end to lead Sri Lanka to victory.

For New Zealand, the final ODI is an opportunity to save their pride as a team. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will aim for a whitewash to cap off the series on a remarkable note.

SL vs NZ Head To Head In ODIs

Stats
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Matches Players104104
Matches Won4352
Matches Lost5243
No Result88
Tied11
Win % 45.2654.74

Sri Lanka and New Zealand previously clashed in as many as 104 ODI games with Kiwis having an edge with 52 wins. However, the Lankans are also not far behind with 42 victories. 8 games produced no result but clearly, the Black Caps dominated Sri Lanka in the 50-over format.

SL vs NZ Head To Head in Sri Lanka

Stats
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Matches Played 2929
Matches Won
196
Matches Lost619
No Result4
4

Sri Lanka hosted New Zealand in 29 ODI games so far and their dominance at home was on full display. They won 19 off the 29 games with the Kiwis settling for 6 wins as 4 games produced no result. 

SL vs NZ Head To Head at Pallekele International Stadium

Stats
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Matches Played33
Matches Won30
Matches Lost03
No Result00

At Pallekele International cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka and New Zealand came face to face 3 times out of which the hosts earned a 100% win record. Hence, the Black Caps are yet to open their winning account at this particular venue.

SL vs NZ: What happened when they last played ODI?

Sri Lanka and New Zealand previously clashed in the 2nd ODI of the 3-game series on November 17, 2024. The match was reduced to 47 overs per side due to rain and Kiwis were bowled out for 209 runs batting first. Mark Chapman (76 off 81) and Mitch Hay (49 off 62) had a 75-run stand for 5th wicket. But lack of support from top order led to an underwhelming total.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka also struggled in the chase at 65/4. However, Kusal Mendis’ resilience kept the hosts in the hunt. He slammed 74 off 102 balls, and a 47-run stand with Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka wrap the chase in 46 overs with 3 wickets in hand.