NZ bowlers with best Test performance (innings) in Sri Lanka

Tim Southee 6/46 (Colombo, 2022)

Tim Southee produced his best bowling performance in Sri Lanka in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2022. The right-armer ripped through the Sri Lankan batting lineup, taking 6/46 in the first innings. His devastating spell helped New Zealand dismiss Sri Lanka for just 226 runs. Southee's performance was even more impressive considering the fact that the pitch was not particularly conducive to swing bowling. He used his variations of pace and accuracy to trouble the Sri Lankan batsmen and pick up regular wickets.

Trent Boult 6/38 (Galle, 2012)

Trent Boult's best bowling performance in Sri Lanka came in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2012. The left-armer took 6/38 in the second innings, helping New Zealand to a famous victory. Boult's performance was particularly impressive considering the fact that the pitch was a flat one and Sri Lanka had a strong batting lineup. However, Boult used his pace and swing to good effect, and he was able to pick up wickets at regular intervals.

Neil Wagner 6/132 (Colombo, 2015)

Neil Wagner's best bowling performance in Sri Lanka came in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2015. The left-armer took 6/132 in the match, helping New Zealand to a hard-fought draw. Wagner's performance was particularly impressive considering the fact that he was bowling on a pitch that was not particularly conducive to seam bowling. However, Wagner used his relentless pace and accuracy to trouble the Sri Lankan batsmen and pick up wickets at regular intervals.

Mitchell Santner 6/165 (Colombo, 2019)

Mitchell Santner's best bowling performance in Sri Lanka came in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2019. The left-armer took 6/165 in the second innings, helping New Zealand to a comfortable victory. Santner's performance was particularly impressive considering the fact that the pitch was a flat one and Sri Lanka had a strong batting lineup. However, Santner used his variations of pace and accuracy to good effect, and he was able to pick up wickets at regular intervals.