Sri Lankan cricket team in New Zealand in 2022–23#2nd ODI

On 12 March 2023, Doug Bracewell was added to the New Zealand's squad for the second Test.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/young-released-for-upcoming-plunket-shield-round-bracewell-called-into-squad-for-2nd-test/ |title=Young released for upcoming Plunket Shield round {{!}} Bracewell called into squad for 2nd Test |access-date=12 March 2023 |work=New Zealand Cricket}} On the same day, New Zealand's Neil Wagner was ruled out of second Test due to an injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/131472275/injury-rules-black-cap-neil-wagner-out-of-second-test-against-sri-lanka |title=Injury rules Black Cap Neil Wagner out of second test against Sri Lanka |access-date=12 March 2023 |work=Stuff}}

Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Phillips were selected in the New Zealand's ODI squad only for the first ODI,{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300829133/chad-bowes-ben-lister-in-black-caps-squad-for-odi-series-versus-sri-lanka |title=Chad Bowes, Ben Lister in Black Caps squad for ODI series versus Sri Lanka |access-date=13 March 2023 |work=Stuff}} while Mark Chapman, Ben Lister and Henry Nicholls only for the last two ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ben-lister-chad-bowes-could-make-odi-debuts-for-new-zealand-against-sri-lanka-amid-clash-with-ipl-1363450 |title=Ben Lister, Chad Bowes named in New Zealand ODI squad amid IPL absentees |access-date=13 March 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} On 18 March 2023, Rachin Ravindra replaced Michael Bracewell,{{cite web|url=https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/ravindra-to-replace-bracewell-in-odi-squad/ |title=Ravindra to replace Bracewell in ODI Squad |access-date=18 March 2023 |work=New Zealand Cricket}} who was released from the New Zealand's ODI squad to join Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2023 Indian Premier League.{{cite web|url=https://supersport.com/cricket/general/news/d49b86fa-6a60-4bd4-8b99-5cdc4a245bdf/bracewell-joins-ipl-side-bangalore-ravindra-brought-into-nz-squad |title=Bracewell joins IPL side Bangalore, Ravindra brought into NZ squad |access-date=18 March 2023 |work=Supersport}} On 23 March 2023, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the first ODI due to hamstring injury,{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/131585138/lockie-ferguson-out-of-black-caps-first-odi-against-sri-lanka-with-hamstring-injury |title=Lockie Ferguson out of Black Caps' first ODI against Sri Lanka with hamstring injury |access-date=23 March 2023 |work=Stuff}} with Lister named as his replacement.{{cite web|url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2023/03/blackcaps-v-sri-lanka-new-zealand-confirm-debutant-duo-chad-bowes-rachin-ravinda-for-opening-odi-against-sri-lanka.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324015800/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2023/03/blackcaps-v-sri-lanka-new-zealand-confirm-debutant-duo-chad-bowes-rachin-ravinda-for-opening-odi-against-sri-lanka.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 March 2023 |title=Blackcaps v Sri Lanka: New Zealand confirm debutant duo Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra for opening ODI against Sri Lanka |access-date=24 March 2023 |work=Newshub}}

{{Two-innings cricket match

| date = 4–5 March 2023

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ|name=New Zealand XI}}

| score-team1-inns1 = 276/4d (57.3 overs)

| runs-team1-inns1 = Kusal Mendis 95 (87)

| wickets-team1-inns1 = Ross ter Braak 1/36 (10 overs)

| score-team2-inns1 = 141/1 (38 overs)

| runs-team2-inns1 = Jack Boyle 73* (123)

| wickets-team2-inns1 = Lahiru Kumara 1/16 (5 overs)

| score-team1-inns2 =

| runs-team1-inns2 =

| wickets-team1-inns2 =

| score-team2-inns2 =

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| result = Match drawn

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1361727.html Scorecard]

| venue = Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

| umpires = Cory Black (NZ) and Shaun Haig (NZ)

| motm =

| toss = Toss uncontested, Sri Lanka batted first.

| rain = No play was possible on day 2 due to rain.

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{{Two-innings cricket match

| date = 9–13 March 2023

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}

| score-team1-inns1 = 355 (92.4 overs)

| runs-team1-inns1 = Kusal Mendis 87 (83)

| wickets-team1-inns1 = Tim Southee 5/64 (26.4 overs)

| score-team2-inns1 = 373 (107.3 overs)

| runs-team2-inns1 = Daryl Mitchell 102 (194)

| wickets-team2-inns1 = Asitha Fernando 4/85 (29.3 overs)

| score-team1-inns2 = 302 (105.3 overs)

| runs-team1-inns2 = Angelo Mathews 115 (235)

| wickets-team1-inns2 = Blair Tickner 4/100 (28 overs)

| score-team2-inns2 = 285/8 (70 overs)

| runs-team2-inns2 = Kane Williamson 121* (194)

| wickets-team2-inns2 = Asitha Fernando 3/63 (19 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by 2 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322357.html Scorecard]

| venue = Hagley Oval, Christchurch

| umpires = Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Michael Gough (Eng)

| motm = Daryl Mitchell (NZ)

| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.

| rain = 15 overs of play was lost on day 1 due to rain.

• 37 overs of play was lost on day 5 due to rain.

| notes = Angelo Mathews became the third cricketer from Sri Lanka to score 7,000 runs in Tests.{{cite web|url=https://www.adaderana.lk/sports/9478/-angelo-mathews-becomes-third-sri-lankan-batsman-to-score-7000-test-runs#:~:text=Former%20captain%20of%20the%20Sri,currently%20being%20played%20in%20Christchurch. |title=Angelo Mathews becomes third Sri Lankan batsman to score 7,000 Test runs |work=Adaderana |access-date=9 March 2023}}

• Dinesh Chandimal became the eleventh cricketer from Sri Lanka to score 5,000 runs in Tests.{{cite web|url=https://newsradio.lk/blog/dinesh-chandimal-becomes-the-11th-sri-lankan-to-score-5000-test-runs/|title=Dinesh Chandimal becomes the 11th Sri Lankan to score 5,000 Test runs|work=NewsRadio |access-date=13 March 2023}}
• As a result of this match, India qualified for the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship Final, while Sri Lanka were eliminated.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-in-wtc-final-after-new-zealand-vs-sri-lanka-test-in-christchurch-ends-in-a-draw-1363322 |title=India qualify for WTC final after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in Christchurch|access-date=13 March 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}
• World Test Championship points: New Zealand 12, Sri Lanka 0.

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The final day of the match started with New Zealand on 28/1, needing a total of 285 runs to win. The play of the day was reduced to 53 overs because of rain. In a dramatic finish, New Zealand tied the score with two balls remaining, and scored the winning run by running a bye on the final ball.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-13/cricket-new-zealand-beats-sri-lanka-india-through-to-wtc-final/102090396 |title=New Zealand clinches dramatic final-ball win over Sri Lanka to send India through to WTC final |work=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=13 March 2023}}

{{Two-innings cricket match

| date = 17–21 March 2023While five days of play were scheduled for each Test, the second test reached a result in four days.

| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}

| team2 = {{cr|SL}}

| score-team1-inns1= 580/4d (123 overs)

| runs-team1-inns1 = Kane Williamson 215 (296)

| wickets-team1-inns1 = Kasun Rajitha 2/126 (32 overs)

| score-team2-inns1 = 164 (66.5 overs)

| runs-team2-inns1 = Dimuth Karunaratne 89 (188)

| wickets-team2-inns1 = Matt Henry 3/44 (20 overs)

| score-team1-inns2 =

| runs-team1-inns2 =

| wickets-team1-inns2 =

| score-team2-inns2 = 358 (142 overs) (f/o)

| runs-team2-inns2 = Dhananjaya de Silva 98 (185)

| wickets-team2-inns2 = Tim Southee 3/51 (27 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by an innings and 58 runs

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322358.html Scorecard]

| venue = Basin Reserve, Wellington

| umpires = Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Illingworth (Eng)

| motm = Henry Nicholls (NZ)

| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.

| rain = 48 overs of play was possible on day 1 due to rain.

| notes = Nishan Madushka (SL) made his Test debut.

• Kane Williamson became the first cricketer from New Zealand to score 8,000 runs in Tests.{{cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/williamson-century-hands-second-test-control-to-new-zealand-63622909 |title=Williamson Century Hands Second Test Control To New Zealand |work=Barron's |access-date=18 March 2023}}
• Kane Williamson became the leading century scorer for New Zealand in international cricket (41).{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nz-vs-sl-2nd-test-stats-kane-williamson-and-henry-nicholls-at-their-best-together-in-test-cricket-1364111 |title=Stats - Williamson and Nicholls, at their best when together in Test cricket |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 March 2023}}
• Henry Nicholls (NZ) scored his first double century in Tests.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/125972/williamson-nicholls-tour-de-force-leaves-sri-lanka-gasping |title=Williamson, Nicholls tour de force leaves Sri Lanka gasping |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=18 March 2023}}
• World Test Championship points: New Zealand 12, Sri Lanka 0.

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{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 25 March 2023

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}

| team2 = {{cr|SL}}

| score1 = 274 (49.3 overs)

| runs1 = Finn Allen 51 (49)

| wickets1 = Chamika Karunaratne 4/43 (9 overs)

| score2 = 76 (19.5 overs)

| runs2 = Angelo Mathews 18 (25)

| wickets2 = Henry Shipley 5/31 (7 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by 198 runs

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322359.html Scorecard]

| venue = Eden Park, Auckland

| umpires = Shaun Haig (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)

| motm = Henry Shipley (NZ)

| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Chad Bowes and Rachin Ravindra (NZ) both made their ODI debuts.

• Henry Shipley (NZ) took his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-tour-of-new-zealand-2022-23-1322351/new-zealand-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-1322359/match-report |title=Henry Shipley leads rout of Sri Lanka with maiden five-for |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/henry-shipley-sinks-sri-lanka-in-new-zealands-auckland-romp-8518181 |title=Henry Shipley sinks Sri Lanka in New Zealand’s Auckland romp |work=The Indian Express |access-date=25 March 2023}}
• This was Sri Lanka's lowest total against New Zealand in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/126048/sri-lanka-suffer-a-big-loss-after-being-bowled-out-for-76 |title=Sri Lanka suffer a big loss after being bowled out for 76 |work=CricBuzz |access-date=25 March 2023}}
• This was New Zealand's biggest victory in terms of runs against Sri Lanka in ODIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3121127 |title=Sri Lanka’s World Cup chances suffer huge blow after heavy defeat in Auckland |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=25 March 2023}}
• World Cup Super League points: New Zealand 10, Sri Lanka −1.{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3123164 |title=Sri Lanka’s quest for direct Cricket World Cup qualification takes a hit after point loss |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=28 March 2023}}Sri Lanka were deducted one WCSL point for having a slow over rate.

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{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 28 March 2023

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}

| team2 = {{cr|SL}}

| score1 =

| runs1 =

| wickets1 =

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| result = Match abandoned

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322360.html Scorecard]

| venue = Hagley Oval, Christchurch

| umpires = Chris Brown (NZ) and Shaun Haig (NZ)

| motm =

| toss = No toss.

| rain = No play was possible due to rain.

| notes = World Cup Super League points: New Zealand 5, Sri Lanka 5.

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 31 March 2023

| time = 14:00

| daynight = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}

| score1 = 157 (41.3 overs)

| runs1 = Pathum Nissanka 57 (64)

| wickets1 = Matt Henry 3/14 (10 overs)

| score2 = 159/4 (32.5 overs)

| runs2 = Will Young 86* (113)

| wickets2 = Lahiru Kumara 2/39 (7.4 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by 6 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322361.html Scorecard]

| venue = Seddon Park, Hamilton

| umpires = Chris Brown (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)

| motm = Will Young (NZ)

| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes = World Cup Super League points: New Zealand 10, Sri Lanka 0.

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 2 April 2023

| time = 13:00

| daynight =

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}

| score1 = 196/5 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Charith Asalanka 67 (41)

| wickets1 = James Neesham 2/30 (4 overs)

| score2 = 196/8 (20 overs)

| runs2 = Daryl Mitchell 66 (44)

| wickets2 = Dasun Shanaka 2/20 (2 overs)

| result = Match tied
(Sri Lanka won the Super Over)

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322362.html Scorecard]

| venue = Eden Park, Auckland

| umpires = Chris Brown (NZ) and Shaun Haig (NZ)

| motm = Charith Asalanka (SL)

| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Chad Bowes and Henry Shipley (NZ) both made their T20I debuts.

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 5 April 2023

| time = 13:00

| daynight =

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}

| score1 = 141 (19 overs)

| runs1 = Dhananjaya de Silva 37 (26)

| wickets1 = Adam Milne 5/26 (4 overs)

| score2 = 146/1 (14.4 overs)

| runs2 = Tim Seifert 79* (43)

| wickets2 = Kasun Rajitha 1/25 (2 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by 9 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322363.html Scorecard]

| venue = University Oval, Dunedin

| umpires = Kim Cotton (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)

| motm = Adam Milne (NZ)

| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Kim Cotton (NZ) became the first woman to stand as an on-field umpire in a men's T20I between full members.{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/international/nz-vs-sl-kim-cotton-first-woman-umpire-mens-t20is-new-zealand-sri-lanka/article66701247.ece |title=NZ vs SL: New Zealand’s Kim Cotton becomes first woman to umpire in full-member men’s T20Is |work=Sportstar |access-date=5 April 2023}}

• Adam Milne (NZ) took his first five-wicket haul in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/black-caps-v-sri-lanka-adam-milne-snares-maiden-five-for-to-set-up-series-levelling-win/JRCEWVFDMFDFJHS2WDHPKU5RS4/ |title=Black Caps v Sri Lanka: Adam Milne snares maiden five-for to set up series-levelling win |work=New Zealand Herald |access-date=5 April 2023}}

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 8 April 2023

| time = 13:00

| daynight =

| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}

| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}

| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Kusal Mendis 73 (48)

| wickets1 = Ben Lister 2/37 (4 overs)

| score2 = 183/6 (19.5 overs)

| runs2 = Tim Seifert 88 (48)

| wickets2 = Lahiru Kumara 3/38 (3.5 overs)

| result = New Zealand won by 4 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1322364.html Scorecard]

| venue = John Davies Oval, Queenstown

| umpires = Chris Brown (NZ) and Shaun Haig (NZ)

| motm = Tim Seifert (NZ)

| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = This was the first T20I match to be played at this venue.{{cite web|url=https://thesportsrush.com/cricket-news-john-davies-oval-queenstown-pitch-report-for-nz-vs-sl-3rd-t20i/ |title=John Davies Oval Queenstown Pitch Report for NZ vs SL 3rd T20I |work=The Sports Rush |access-date=8 April 2023}}

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