Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tests

1. Ross Taylor (New Zealand) - 1,843 runs

Ross Taylor is one of New Zealand's most prolific run-scorers across all formats, and he has also been highly successful against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. In 12 matches, Taylor has amassed 1,843 runs at an average of 52.64, including four centuries and nine half-centuries. His highest score against Sri Lanka is 290, which he made in Colombo in 2012.

2. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) - 1,658 runs

Kane Williamson is New Zealand's current Test captain and one of the world's leading batsmen. He has also been highly successful against Sri Lanka, scoring 1,658 runs in 10 matches at an average of 55.27. Williamson has scored four centuries and seven half-centuries against Sri Lanka, with his highest score being 200 not out, which he made in Christchurch in 2019.

3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) - 1,455 runs

Kumar Sangakkara is Sri Lanka's most successful Test batsman of all time, and he has also been highly successful against New Zealand. In 15 matches, Sangakkara has scored 1,455 runs at an average of 51.96, including three centuries and seven half-centuries. His highest score against New Zealand is 203, which he made in Wellington in 2006.

4. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 1,398 runs

Mahela Jayawardene is another one of Sri Lanka's most successful Test batsmen, and he has also been highly successful against New Zealand. In 13 matches, Jayawardene has scored 1,398 runs at an average of 50.32, including three centuries and eight half-centuries. His highest score against New Zealand is 204, which he made in Colombo in 2009.

5. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 1,356 runs

Brendon McCullum is a former New Zealand Test captain and one of the most destructive batsmen of his generation. He has also been highly successful against Sri Lanka, scoring 1,356 runs in 11 matches at an average of 50.23, including three centuries and six half-centuries. His highest score against Sri Lanka is 225, which he made in Christchurch in 2015.