Sri LankaThe final victory over New Zealand In the third ODI they showed their resilience after two defeats in the series. The match was played at Eden Park in Auckland, and saw Sri Lanka post a massive score of 290-8, resulting in a crushing victory by 140 runs. New Zealand's batting line-up faltered dramatically, collapsing to 21-5 early in the innings. Although Mark ChapmanAfter a valiant effort of 81 runs, they were bowled out for just 150 runs in 29.4 overs. We hate Fernando and Mahesh Thekshana They were instrumental with the ball, taking three wickets each, while… Pathum Nissanka He led the batting with a quickfire 66 runs. This victory not only salvaged Sri Lanka's series win but also highlighted their potential as a competitive side in ODIs.
Top 5 winning margins for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand in ODIs
- Historic 189-point victory – Auckland, January 6, 2007
In what remains one of Sri Lanka's biggest wins over New Zealand, they prevailed by 189 runs at Eden Park. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 263 runs, with notable contributions from Kumar Sangakkara And the Sri Lankan bowling line. In response, New Zealand struggled greatly and were bowled out for just 73 runs. He was player of the match Sanath Jayasuriyawho scored an impressive 70 points, showcasing his skill and dominance.
- Big win by 140 points – Auckland, January 11, 2025
Fast forward to January 2025, Sri Lanka faced New Zealand again at the same venue and registered a 140-run victory. After setting a target of 290-8, they dismantled the Kiwis' batting order for just 150 runs. Fernando was named man of the match for his impressive bowling figures of 3-26, while Nissanka's explosive 66 off 42 balls was pivotal in building the innings.
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- Strong win by 112 points – Wankhede Stadium, 18 March 2011
In another important encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Sri Lanka won by 112 runs. They posted a total of 265 runs, with contributions from Mahela Jayewardene and Nuwan Kulasekara. New Zealand could only manage 153 runs in reply, with Sangakkara receiving the man-of-the-match award for his impressive innings of 111 runs.
- Decisive victory by 106 runs – Sharjah, April 10, 2001
Sri Lanka registered a convincing 106-run win over New Zealand in Sharjah. Batting first, they scored 269 runs, thanks to a strong performance by Jayasuriya and Muttiah Muralitharan. In response, New Zealand were restricted to just 163 runs, with Jaywerdene named man of the match for his exceptional batting display of 116 runs.
- Another win by 106 runs – Colombo (SSC), 31 July 2001
Later that year, Sri Lanka achieved another victory margin of 106 runs at SSC Colombo. They set a target of 222 runs, which proved to be quite a challenge for New Zealand as they bowed out for just 116 runs. He was an outstanding actor Chaminda Fezwho was awarded Player of the Match thanks to his impressive bowling figures of 3/20.
These matches reflect not only Sri Lanka's cricketing prowess, but also their ability to perform under pressure against tough opponents like New Zealand. Each victory is a testament to the strong batting line-up and exceptional bowling attack that has consistently delivered outstanding performances over the years.
