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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Result 9–13 Mar 2023 · 3:30 AM IST Hagley Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs SL 1st Test 2023: Result & Scores

Updated 25 Oct 2026

DateThursday, 9 March 2023
Start (IST)3:30 AM
VenueHagley Oval, Christchurch
SeriesSri Lanka tour New Zealand

Result

NZ 373 & 285/8 · SL 355 & 302

New Zealand won by 2 wkts

Scorecard

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl.

Sri Lanka Inning 1 355/10 (92.4 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Oshada Fernandoc Tom Blundell b Southee13312041.9
Chamika Karunaratnec Latham b Matt Henry50877057.5
Kusal Mendislbw b Southee8783160104.8
Angelo Mathewsc Daryl Mitchell b Matt Henry47986148
Dinesh Chandimalc Latham b Southee39646060.9
Dhananjaya de Silvac Tom Blundell b Southee46595178
Niroshan Dickwellalbw b M Bracewell7131053.8
Kasun Rajithac Williamson b Matt Henry22394056.4
Prabath Jayasuriyac Tom Blundell b Matt Henry13400032.5
Lahiru Kumaranot out13322040.6
Asitha Fernandolbw b Southee101020100
BowlerOMRWEcon
Tim Southee26.4106452.4
Matt Henry2688043.08
Blair Tickner20210305.15
Neil Wagner1016806.8
Daryl Mitchell731702.43
Michael Bracewell301715.67

New Zealand Inning 1 373/10 (107.3 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Tom Lathamb Asitha Fernando671447046.5
Devon Conwaylbw b Asitha Fernando30882034.1
Kane Williamsonc Karunaratne b Lahiru Kumara111009.1
Henry Nichollsc Rajitha b Lahiru Kumara260033.3
Daryl Mitchellc Dickwella b Lahiru Kumara1021936252.8
Tom Blundellc Dickwella b Rajitha7220031.8
Michael Bracewellc Dickwella b Prabath Jayasuriya25572043.9
Tim Southeec Lahiru Kumara b Rajitha252031125
Matt Henryb Asitha Fernando727510396
Neil Wagnerc Dhananjaya de Silva b Asitha Fernando272413112.5
Blair Ticknernot out250040
BowlerOMRWEcon
Kasun Rajitha311010423.35
Asitha Fernando29.358542.88
Lahiru Kumara2557633.04
Dhananjaya de Silva923403.78
Angelo Mathews301806
Prabath Jayasuriya1014614.6

Sri Lanka Inning 2 302/10 (105.3 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Oshada Fernandoc Tom Blundell b Tickner28524053.8
Chamika Karunaratnec Henry Nicholls b Tickner17451037.8
Kusal Mendisc M Bracewell b Tickner14551025.5
Angelo Mathewsc Tom Blundell b Matt Henry11523511048.9
Prabath Jayasuriyac Tom Blundell b Tickner6320018.8
Dinesh Chandimalb Southee421072039.3
Dhananjaya de Silvanot out47737064.4
Niroshan Dickwellac Tom Blundell b Matt Henry04000
Kasun Rajithalbw b Matt Henry14212066.7
Lahiru Kumararun out (Williamson/Matt Henry)8620133.3
Asitha Fernandoc Williamson b Southee03000
BowlerOMRWEcon
Tim Southee26.395722.15
Matt Henry2857132.54
Blair Tickner28110043.57
Neil Wagner30903
Daryl Mitchell1223102.58
Michael Bracewell812703.38

New Zealand Inning 2 285/8 (70 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Tom Lathamb Prabath Jayasuriya24803030
Devon Conwayc and b Rajitha5160031.3
Kane Williamsonnot out12119411162.4
Henry Nichollsc Kusal Mendis b Prabath Jayasuriya20241083.3
Daryl Mitchellb Asitha Fernando81863494.2
Tom Blundellb Asitha Fernando350060
Michael Bracewellc (sub)C Karunaratne b Asitha Fernando10111090.9
Tim Southeec Dhananjaya de Silva b Lahiru Kumara120050
Matt Henryrun out (Rajitha/Asitha Fernando)4300133.3
Neil Wagnernot out0000—
BowlerOMRWEcon
Kasun Rajitha1756013.53
Asitha Fernando1946333.32
Prabath Jayasuriya1919224.84
Lahiru Kumara1536114.07

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (Test)

New Zealand 2 – 2 Sri Lanka in completed Test matches since 2022

26–30 Sep · 10:00 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 2nd Test · NZ v SL Tests
NZ 88 · SL 602/5 & 360
Sri Lanka won by an innings and 154 runs Scorecard Galle International Stadium, Galle Result 18–22 Sep · 10:00 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 1st Test · NZ v SL Tests
NZ 340 & 211 · SL 305 & 309
Sri Lanka won by 63 runs Scorecard Galle International Stadium, Galle Result 17–21 Mar · 3:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 2nd Test · Sri Lanka tour New Zealand
NZ 580/4 & 358 · SL 164
New Zealand won by an innings and 58 runs Scorecard Basin Reserve, Wellington Result

Full New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head to head, records and results →

FAQ

When does New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test start in India?

Thursday, 9 March 2023, at 3:30 AM IST.

Where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test being played?

Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

Which series is this match part of?

Sri Lanka tour New Zealand, 2023, 3 Mar – 8 Apr 2023.

Who won New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test?

New Zealand won by 2 wkts.

All matches in this series

Series hub →
4–8 Mar · 3:30 AM IST New Zealand Xi vs Sri Lanka · Test Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Played
9–13 Mar · 3:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 1st Test
NZ 373 & 285/8 · SL 355 & 302
New Zealand won by 2 wkts Scorecard Hagley Oval, Christchurch Result 17–21 Mar · 3:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 2nd Test
NZ 580/4 & 358 · SL 164
New Zealand won by an innings and 58 runs Scorecard Basin Reserve, Wellington Result Sat, 25 Mar · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 1st ODI
NZ 274 (49.3 ov) · SL 76 (19.5 ov)
New Zealand won by 198 runs Scorecard Eden Park, Auckland Result Tue, 28 Mar · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 2nd ODI Hagley Oval, Christchurch Played Fri, 31 Mar · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 3rd ODI
NZ 159/4 (32.5 ov) · SL 157 (41.3 ov)
New Zealand won by 6 wkts Scorecard Seddon Park, Hamilton Result Sun, 2 Apr · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 1st T20I
NZ 196/8 (20 ov) · SL 196/5 (20 ov)
Match tied (Sri Lanka won the Super Over) Scorecard Eden Park, Auckland Result Wed, 5 Apr · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 2nd T20I
NZ 146/1 (14.4 ov) · SL 141 (19 ov)
New Zealand won by 9 wkts Scorecard University Oval, Dunedin Result Sat, 8 Apr · 6:30 AM IST New Zealand vs Sri Lanka · 3rd T20I
NZ 183/6 (19.5 ov) · SL 182/6 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 4 wkts Scorecard John Davies Oval, Queenstown Result