Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team: Complete Timeline, Head-to-Head Records & Stats
Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women have been meeting on cricket grounds since 1997 -across bilateral series, ICC tournaments, and World Cup group stages. The Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s national cricket team timeline spans nearly three decades, covering 15 ODIs, 14 T20Is, and multiple ICC competitions. New Zealand Women (White Ferns) lead the overall head-to-head: 13–2 in ODIs and 10–4 in T20Is. But this rivalry has changed. Sri Lanka’s historic 2023 bilateral ODI series win and back-to-back T20I wins against New Zealand signal that the gap between these two sides is narrowing in a format that matters most heading into 2026. The teams next meet on June 16, 2026, in Group B of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Rose Bowl, Southampton -their most anticipated clash in years.
Last Match Result
The most recent match between Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women took place on October 14, 2025, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Group Stage. The match was abandoned without a result due to rain (Women’s ODI #1501). No play was possible to determine a winner.
Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women: Head-to-Head Summary
New Zealand Women dominate the all-time head-to-head record across both formats.
Read More: Bangladesh national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team timeline
| Format | Total Matches | NZ-W Wins | SL-W Wins | No Result |
| ODI | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 29 | 23 | 6 | 2 |
Sri Lanka’s 6 career wins against New Zealand -2 in ODIs and 4 in T20Is -represent a significant improvement from the near-complete dominance New Zealand held in the early years of this rivalry. Both ODI wins came in 2023, marking the first time Sri Lanka had beaten New Zealand in bilateral ODI cricket.
Complete Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline
This is the full chronological record of every series and tournament meeting between these two sides -from the 1997 Women’s World Cup to the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash.
Series Timeline (All Formats)
| Year | Tournament / Series | Location | Winner | Result |
| 1997 | Women’s World Cup | India | NZ Women | NZ won |
| 2000 | Women’s World Cup | New Zealand | NZ Women | NZ won |
| 2014–2017 | ICC Women’s Championship | Various | NZ Women | NZ won series |
| 2015/16 | ODI Series | New Zealand | NZ Women | NZ won 5–0 |
| Feb 2023 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | South Africa | NZ Women | NZ won by 102 runs |
| Jun–Jul 2023 | ODI Series (bilateral) | Sri Lanka | SL Women | SL won 2–1 |
| 2023 | T20I Series (bilateral) | Sri Lanka | SL Women | SL won |
| Oct 2024 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | UAE | NZ Women | NZ won by 8 wkts |
| Feb–Mar 2025 | ODI Series | New Zealand | NZ Women | NZ won 2–0 |
| Mar 2025 | T20I Series | New Zealand | Drawn | 1–1 |
| Oct 2025 | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | Sri Lanka | No result | Rain |
| Jun 16, 2026 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | England | TBD | Upcoming |
The 2023 bilateral series in Sri Lanka remains the most significant result in this rivalry -it was the first time Sri Lanka Women had won an ODI series against New Zealand Women in over 26 years of head-to-head cricket.
Match-by-Match Timeline
ODI Matches -Full Record
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 1997 | Women’s World Cup (India) | NZ Women | NZ won |
| 2000 | Women’s World Cup (New Zealand) | NZ Women | NZ won |
| Nov 7, 2016 | Lincoln | NZ Women | NZ won |
| Jun 24, 2017 | Bristol, County Ground | NZ Women | 9 wickets |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Queenstown | NZ Women | NZ won |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Galle | NZ Women | 116 runs |
| Jul 2, 2023 | Colombo | SL Women | SL won |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Colombo | SL Women | SL won (series 2–1) |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Napier, McLean Park | No result | Rain |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Nelson, Saxton Oval | NZ Women | 78 runs |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Nelson, Saxton Oval | NZ Women | 98 runs |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Colombo (RPS) | No result | Rain abandoned |
T20I Matches -Full Record
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Paarl, South Africa | NZ Women | 102 runs |
| 2023 (bilateral) | Colombo, Sri Lanka | SL Women | 10 wickets |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Sharjah, UAE | NZ Women | 8 wickets |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Christchurch, Hagley Oval | SL Women | 7 wickets |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Christchurch, Hagley Oval | NZ Women | 7 wickets |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Dunedin | No result | Rain |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | TBD | Upcoming |
Sri Lanka’s 10-wicket T20I win in Colombo in 2023 is the largest victory margin by either side in the head-to-head T20I record. Their 7-wicket win at Hagley Oval in Christchurch in March 2025 confirmed that Sri Lanka can also win in New Zealand conditions.
ICC Tournament Meetings
In international women’s cricket, ICC tournament form defines legacies. Here is every time Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women have met at an ICC event.
| Year | Tournament | Stage | Venue | Result |
| 1997 | Women’s World Cup | Group Stage | India | NZ won |
| 2000 | Women’s World Cup | Group Stage | New Zealand | NZ won |
| Feb 19, 2023 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Group 1, Match 17 | Paarl | NZ won by 102 runs |
| Oct 12, 2024 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage | Sharjah | NZ won by 8 wickets |
| Oct 14, 2025 | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | Group Stage | Colombo | No result (rain) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Group B | Southampton | Upcoming |
New Zealand Women have won every completed ICC tournament match against Sri Lanka Women. The 2025 Women’s World Cup encounter at Colombo -where Sri Lanka had home advantage -was abandoned due to rain, leaving the record unchanged. The upcoming 2026 clash in Southampton is the next opportunity for Sri Lanka to break that pattern.
Venue Breakdown
Read More: Nepal national cricket team vs Netherlands national cricket team timeline
Understanding where each team performs in the Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s national cricket team timeline reveals a clear pattern: Sri Lanka only wins at home.
| Venue | Country | Matches | NZ Wins | SL Wins | No Result |
| Colombo (RPS/PSS) | Sri Lanka | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nelson (Saxton Oval) | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Napier (McLean Park) | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christchurch (Hagley Oval) | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | UAE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paarl (Boland Park) | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bristol (County Ground) | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Southampton (The Rose Bowl) | England | 1 | TBD | TBD | — |
Sri Lanka’s 2 ODI wins and their bilateral T20I series win were all achieved in Colombo. Away from Sri Lanka, New Zealand have not lost a single completed match in women’s international cricket against this opposition. The Southampton venue in June 2026 is neutral ground -a factor that makes the upcoming clash genuinely unpredictable by historical standards.
Key Records
Highest and Lowest Totals
New Zealand Women have posted over 280 runs in ODIs against Sri Lanka on multiple occasions -a level Sri Lanka’s batting lineup has never matched in return.
| Record | Team | Score | Format | Venue | Year |
| Highest ODI Total | NZ Women | 329/7 | ODI | Galle | Jun 2023 |
| Second Highest ODI | NZ Women | 283/9 | ODI | Lincoln | 2015 |
| Highest SL ODI Total | SL Women | 213 (all out) | ODI | Colombo | 2023 |
| Highest T20I (NZ) | NZ Women | 162/3 | T20I | Paarl | Feb 2023 |
| Lowest T20I (SL) | SL Women | 60 (all out) | T20I | Paarl | Feb 2023 |
Biggest Victories
| Winner | Format | Margin | Venue | Year |
| NZ Women | T20I | 102 runs | Paarl | Feb 2023 |
| NZ Women | ODI | 116 runs | Galle | Jun 2023 |
| NZ Women | T20I | 8 wickets | Sharjah | Oct 2024 |
| SL Women | T20I | 10 wickets | Colombo | 2023 |
Leading Run Scorers
Top Batters -ODIs
| Player | Team | Role | Notable Score |
| Sophie Devine | NZ Women | Opener | 137 vs SL, Galle 2023 |
| Amelia Kerr | NZ Women | Middle-order | 108 vs SL, Galle 2023 |
| Amy Satterthwaite | NZ Women | Middle-order | Consistent scorer 2013–2017 |
| NND (Nilakshi) de Silva | SL Women | Middle-order | 55* (highest SL score in ODI vs NZ) |
| Kavisha Dilhari | SL Women | Middle-order | 84 (Galle, 2023) |
The highest partnership in this ODI fixture is 229 runs, scored by Sophie Devine (137) and Amelia Kerr (108) during the 2nd ODI in Galle on June 29, 2023. This second-wicket stand set up New Zealand’s highest total of 329/7 in the fixture. Nilakshi de Silva leads Sri Lanka’s appearances in this ODI head-to-head with 11 matches, making her the most experienced Sri Lankan batter in this rivalry.
Top Batters -T20Is
| Player | Team | Notable Performance |
| Amelia Kerr | NZ Women | 66 (48b) at Paarl 2023, 2/7 same match |
| Suzie Bates | NZ Women | 56 (49b) at Paarl 2023 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | SL Women | Leading SL batter vs NZ in T20Is |
| Georgia Plimmer | NZ Women | 53 vs SL at T20 WC 2024 |
Leading Wicket-Takers
Top Bowlers -ODIs
Bowling has been a decisive factor across the Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s national cricket team timeline, particularly in New Zealand conditions where seam and swing assist the White Ferns’ pace attack.
| Player | Team | Notable Performance |
| Lea Tahuhu | NZ Women | 4 wickets (Galle ODI, Jun 2023) |
| Hannah Rowe | NZ Women | 4-for (Nelson, 2nd ODI, Mar 2025) |
| Oshadi Ranasinghe | SL Women | 3/68 (Galle, Jun 2023) |
| Udeshika Prabodhani | SL Women | 2/38 (Galle, Jun 2023) |
Top Bowlers -T20Is
| Player | Team | Notable Performance |
| Amelia Kerr | NZ Women | 2/7 (Paarl 2023), 2/13 (T20 WC 2024) |
| Lea Tahuhu | NZ Women | 2/12 (Paarl 2023) |
| Leigh Kasperek | NZ Women | 2/27 (T20 WC 2024) |
| Inoka Ranaweera | SL Women | 1/27 (Paarl 2023) |
| Achini Kulasuriya | SL Women | 1/14 (Paarl 2023) |
Amelia Kerr is the standout performer across both formats in this fixture. Her ability to contribute match-winning efforts with both bat and ball -scoring 66 at Paarl while taking 2/7 in the same T20I -makes her the single most impactful player in the head-to-head women’s cricket rivalry between these nations.
2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: What the Record Says
New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women meet on June 16, 2026, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, in Group B of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Both teams warmed up in form on June 5, 2026 -New Zealand defeating Bangladesh, Sri Lanka beating Pakistan by 9 wickets with Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunarathne putting on a 160-run opening stand. In the context of the full Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women’s national cricket team timeline, the T20I format is where Sri Lanka have closed the gap most convincingly. Their 4 T20I wins include a 10-wicket result (Colombo, 2023) and a 7-wicket win in New Zealand (Christchurch, 2025) -both against full-strength White Ferns squads. On a neutral surface in England, the historical record does not tell the full story of where these two teams stand right now. Recent results suggest Sri Lanka enter the 2026 T20 World Cup clash with greater T20I confidence against New Zealand than at any previous point in this rivalry.
FAQs:
Q1: What is the overall head-to-head record between Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women?
A1: New Zealand Women lead the all-time head-to-head 23–6 across all formats, including 13–2 in ODIs and 10–4 in T20Is, with 2 no results.
Q2: When did Sri Lanka Women first beat New Zealand Women in cricket?
A2: Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women in an ODI for the first time in July 2023, during a bilateral home series in Colombo. They won that ODI series 2–1 -the first bilateral ODI series win in the rivalry’s history.
Q3: What is Sri Lanka’s biggest win over New Zealand Women?
A3: Sri Lanka Women’s largest win is a 10-wicket victory in a T20I in Colombo during the 2023 bilateral series. They chased a modest target without losing a wicket.
Q4: What is the highest team total in Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women ODIs?
A4: New Zealand Women posted 329/7 in the 2nd ODI at Galle on June 29, 2023. Sophie Devine scored 137 and Amelia Kerr scored 108, putting on a 229-run second-wicket partnership.
Q5: Which player has scored the most runs for New Zealand Women against Sri Lanka?
A5: Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr are New Zealand’s leading run-scorers in this fixture. Devine scored 137 and Kerr 108 in the same ODI in 2023 -the highest-scoring game between the two sides.
Q6: Which player has scored the most runs for Sri Lanka Women against New Zealand?
A6: Nilakshi de Silva leads Sri Lanka’s appearances with 11 ODI innings. Her 55* remains the highest individual score by a Sri Lankan batter in ODIs against New Zealand Women.
Q7: What is the last match result between Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women?
A7: The last match was on October 14, 2025, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The match was abandoned without a result due to rain.
Q8: When do Sri Lanka Women play New Zealand Women in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
A8: June 16, 2026, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England. It is a Group B match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Q9: Have Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women ever met in a World Cup final?
A9: No. Every ICC tournament meeting between Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women in the complete timeline has been at the group stage level.
Q10: Has New Zealand Women ever lost to Sri Lanka Women in an ICC tournament?
A10: No. New Zealand Women have won every completed ICC tournament match against Sri Lanka Women across all editions of the Women’s World Cup and Women’s T20 World Cup. The only exception was the rain-abandoned 2025 Women’s World Cup match at Colombo.
Related Posts
Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline: Every Match, Every Record
Oman vs Namibia Cricket Timeline: Complete Head-to-Head History, Stats & Records (2019–2026)
