Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for multi-format series in early 2027

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2027

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team is set to tour New Zealand during January and February 2027 for an exciting multi-format bilateral series featuring Tests, ODIs and T20Is.  

The tour will consist of two Test matches, three ODIs, and three T20Is, providing both teams with an important opportunity to compete across all formats. 

The series will commence with the ODI leg, with the first match scheduled to be played on 16th January. The three-match ODI series will conclude on 22nd January. 

Following the ODIs, the teams will shift their focus to the shortest format of the game. The three-match T20I series is scheduled to be played between 26th January and 31st January. 

The tour will culminate with a two-match Test series. Bay Oval will host the opening Test from 4th to 8th February, while the second and final Test will be played at Seddon Park from 12th to 16th February. 

Schedule 

ODI Series  

  • 1st ODI – 16th January – McLean Park 
  • 2nd ODI – 19th January – Basin Reserve 
  • 3rd ODI – 22nd January – University of Otago Oval  

T20I Series 

  • 1st T20I – 26th January – Hagley Oval  
  • 2nd T20I – 29th January – Saxton Oval 
  • 3rd T20I – 31st January – Saxton Oval 

Test Series 

  • 1st Test – 4th to 8th February – Bay Oval 
  • 2nd Test – 12th to 16th February – Seddon Park