Sri Lanka and New Zealand (Photo Credits: Twitter)
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team: The two-match Test series is going on between Sri Lanka national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team from 18 September. The first match of this series was played from 18 to 23 September. In this match, Sri Lanka's team defeated New Zealand by 63 runs. With this, Sri Lanka has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Now the second and last Test of the series will be played from 26 September. This match between the two teams will be played at Galle International Stadium in Galle. Sri Lanka's team would like to capture the series by winning the second Test. Whereas the New Zealand team will enter the field with the intention of equalizing the series.
The Sri Lankan team has not won a Test against New Zealand since 2019 and will be looking to win at home. Meanwhile, let's take a look at the performance of both the countries against each other. Radha Yadav of Indian women's team considers Virat Kohli as her idol, said- I watch him before every match…
Head to Head Record
New Zealand has always had the upper hand against Sri Lanka. A total of 39 test matches have been played between the two teams so far. During this period, New Zealand has won 18 test matches. While Sri Lanka has won 10 test matches. Apart from these, 11 test matches have ended in a draw. Sri Lanka has defeated New Zealand in 8 test matches while playing at home and has lost in 5 test matches. 5 test matches played between the two countries in Sri Lanka have ended in a draw.
Sri Lanka has not won a series against New Zealand since 2009
Till now a total of 18 test series have been played between the two teams. During this period, Sri Lanka has won 4 test series and New Zealand has won 8 test series. Apart from this, 6 series have been drawn. Sri Lanka has not been able to win any test series against New Zealand in the last 15 years. The last time Sri Lanka succeeded in winning a test series against New Zealand was in 2009 by 2-0.
These legendary players from Sri Lanka have performed well
Former Sri Lankan legendary batsman Mahela Jayawardene has scored the most runs against New Zealand. Mahela Jayawardene has scored 1,028 runs in 22 innings against New Zealand at an average of 48.95. Apart from Mahela Jayawardene, legendary batsman Dimuth Karunaratne has scored 1,060 runs at an average of 50.20. After them are Angelo Mathews (1004 runs) and Kumar Sangakkara (887 runs). In bowling, former deadly bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has taken 82 wickets in 14 Tests at an average of 21.53. From the current team, Asitha Fernando has taken 8 wickets in 3 Tests against New Zealand.
These brilliant players from New Zealand created havoc
New Zealand's legendary batsman Kane Williamson has scored 1,414 runs in 13 Tests against Sri Lanka at an average of 78.17. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson has scored 5 centuries. Apart from Kane Williamson, former captain Stephen Fleming has scored 1,166 runs in 23 innings at an average of 58.3. After these two, Tom Latham has scored 1,137 runs in 18 innings at an average of 69.26. In bowling, Tim Southee has taken 65 wickets in 13 Tests against Sri Lanka at an average of 18.00. Apart from Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori (51 wickets) and Trent Boult (45 wickets) have bowled brilliantly.
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