Sri Lankarecently defeated New Zealand In the third ODI, they showed their resilience after two losses in the series. The match was played at Eden Park in Auckland and Sri Lanka registered a commanding victory by 140 runs with a staggering score of 290 to 8. New Zealand’s batting line-up declined sharply, falling behind 21-5 at the start. although Mark ChapmanA heroic effort of 81 points, they were eliminated after scoring just 150 points in 29.4 overs. we hate fernando and Mahesh Tikshana The team played a big role with the ball, each taking three wickets while Pathum Nissanka Leading the way with a quick 66 runs. The win not only salvaged a series win for Sri Lanka but also highlighted their potential as a competitive team in ODIs.
Sri Lanka’s 5 biggest win margins against New Zealand in ODIs
- Historic 189 wins – Oakland, January 6, 2007
It was one of Sri Lanka’s biggest wins against New Zealand as they won by 189 runs at Eden Park. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 263 runs, with notable contributions being Kumar Sangakkara and Sri Lanka bowling lined up. In response, New Zealand performed poorly and were bowled out for just 73 runs. The best player of the game is Sanat Jayasuriyahe scored an impressive 70 points, demonstrating his skill and dominance.
- A landslide victory 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 managed only 150 runs, disrupting New Zealand’s batting order. Fernando was adjudged Man of the Match with his impressive bowling figures of 3-26, while Nissanka’s explosive 66 off 42 balls played a crucial role in the match.
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- Win by 112 runs – Wankhede Stadium, March 18, 2011
In another important encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Sri Lanka won by 112 runs. They published a total of 265 runs, with contributors including Mahira Javidan and Nouwan Kulaskara. New Zealand could only score 153 in reply and Sangakkara was awarded the Man of the Match award for his superb innings of 111 runs.
- Decisive victory in 106 runs – Sharjah, 10 April 2001
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 106 runs in Sharjah. Batting first, they scored 269 runs thanks to a brilliant performance by Jayasuriya and Jayasuriya. Muttiya Muralitharan. In reply, New Zealand were restricted to 163 runs and Jervedon was named Man of the Match for his superb batting performance of 116 runs.
- Another 106-run win – Colombo (SSC), 31 July 2001
Later that year, Sri Lanka again won the SSC Colombo match by 106 runs. They set a target of 222 runs but it proved too challenging for New Zealand as they managed only 116 runs. The best performer is Chanda VasHe won the Man of the Match award with his outstanding bowling figures of 3/20.
These matches reflect not only Sri Lanka’s cricketing prowess but also their ability to perform under pressure against formidable opponents such as New Zealand. Each win is a testament to their strong batting line-up and superior bowling attack that have been performing well over the years.