Sri Lanka is set to host New Zealand In a white-ball series starting with two T20Is on November 9 and 10, followed by a three-match ODI series starting on November 13. Both matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka squad preview
Sri Lanka will lead Charith Asalanka in both formats. They welcome back the experienced corpse Kusal Pererawhose T20I specialists return for ODIs Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana and Mahesh Theekshana aimed at strengthening the bowling staff. This series presents an opportunity for young bowlers like Pathirana and Thuhara to make an impact in T20Is.
Order and main entries of New Zealand
under his leadership Mitchell SantnerNew Zealand included newcomers Nathan Smiththorough and Mitch Haykeeper-prone. Experienced players like it Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell and Loki Ferguson add depth to their lineup. New Zealand come into this series after an early exit T20 World Cup 2024however, they have a favorable T20I record over Sri Lanka, winning 13 out of 22 matches.
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Sri Lanka v New Zealand; T20I series devices
| History | Encounter | Location | Time (Local) | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 09 November | 1st T20I | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 19:00 | 13:30 | 19:00 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
| Sunday, November 10 | 2nd T20I | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 19:00 | 13:30 | 19:00 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
Teams:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Nuwanthe Mashaurae, B. , Asita Fernando
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
Stream and Live Streaming Details
- India: Sony Sports Network; Sony Liv and Fancode
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
- Sri Lanka: Ten Cricket, Sony Sports 5 HD, Sony Liv
- New Zealand: Sky Sports
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 2
- Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives: Sony Life
