New Zealand won the series 2-0, which had the effect of denying Sri Lanka a place in the WTC final. India benefited from this.
A total of 38 Tests have been played between these teams.
NZ leads 18-9 with 11 draws.
In NZ, NZ leads 13-2 with 6 draws in 21 matches.
In SL, NZ trails 5-7 with 5 draws in 17 matches.
We now look at individual performances, starting with
Batting:
Most runs (500 or more):
Led by current player KS Williamson. Other current players near the top are Latham and Mathews.
Williamson has the most centuries (5). He also has the most 50+ scores (10) whele several have 9.
Highest individual scores (175 or more):
Williamson (215) has the highest score in the current series, followed by Nicholls with 200*. There have been several scores above 250.
Highest batting averages (Minimum 20 innings, all instances):
Williamson’s average is far more than that of second-placed Fleming. Mathews has the highest average for SL.
Highest batting strike rates (Minimum 1000 balls faced, all instances):
The highest strike rate is 61.04 by Aravinda de Silva, just above that of Sangakkara. Williamson and Latham have the highest SR from current players.
To be continued.
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