Matches between New Zealand and Sri Lanka have historically been tilted regardless of format. In June 1979, the teams met for the first time. Since then, New Zealand has an 18-9 test record against Sri Lanka, a 51-41 ODI record, and a 13-7 T20Is record. The two teams last met on November 9th in the ICC Men’s World Cup, with the Kiwis winning by 5 wickets.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20I |
| Matches Played | 28 | 102 | 23 |
| NZ Won | 18 | 52 | 13 |
| SL Won | 9 | 41 | 7 |
| Draw | 11 |
