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Sri Lanka are 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 beginning on November 13. Both matches will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka’s squad overview
Sri Lanka will be led by Charith Asalanka in both formats. They welcome back experienced batter Kusal Perera, who returns for the ODIs, while T20I specialists such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana aim to strengthen the bowling lineup. This series offers an opportunity for young bowlers like Pathirana and Thushara to make an impact in T20Is.
New Zealand’s lineup and key inclusions
Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, New Zealand has included newcomers Nathan Smith, an all-rounder and Mitch Hay, a wicketkeeper-batter. Experienced players like Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell and Lockie Ferguson add depth to their squad. New Zealand comes into this series after an early exit in the T20 World Cup 2024, but they hold a favorable T20I record over Sri Lanka, winning 13 out of 22 matches.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand; T20I Series Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 09 Nov | 1st T20I | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
| Sun, 10 Nov | 2nd T20I | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
Squads:
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, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha 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
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- India: Sony Sports Network; Sony Liv and Fancode
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Sri Lanka: Supreme TV, Sony Sports Ten 5 HD – Ch no.124, Ten Cricket – Ch no.65, Sony Sports Ten 5 Ch no.37 (SD) Ch no.318 (HD) Ten Cricket Ch no.44 (SD) Ch no.317 (HD)
- New Zealand: Sky Sports
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 2
- Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives: Sony Liv
