New Delhi: After a historic series victory in India, New Zealand men’s cricket team have returned to Sri Lanka to compete in the white-ball leg just. The Black Caps will start a new era in white-ball cricket under the leadership of spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner.
New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the first T20 International match on Saturday as they play their first match in the shortest format since the infamous exit at the T20 World Cup preliminary stage in June. Consequently, star player Kane Williamson stepped down from the captaincy role.
Santner has been named interim captain only for the Sri Lanka tour as the team management will take a call on the role of a permanent captain later in the summer. Many of the Test regulars were given rest in order to prepare for the upcoming three-match Test series against England at home. Glenn Phillips, Will Young, and Ish Sodhi are the only players part of the Kiwis’ squad from the victorious India series while Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay have been handed their debut.
On the other hand, hosts Sri Lanka are coming into the series with identical 2-1 series win against the West Indies in T20Is and ODIs. All-rounder Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the side in both the formats. The Sri Lankan bowling attack will be boasted by the return of young pacer Matheesha Pathirana after the 21-year-old missed the T20Is against the West Indies.
Sri Lanka T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith 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 T20I squad: 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
When will Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be played?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be played on Saturday, November 9.
Where will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be played?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
What time will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match start in India?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will start at 7:00 PM (IST) in India. The toss was scheduled at 6:30PM.
Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match on TV in India?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network. Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and Sony Sports Ten 5 will broadcast the match on TV in India.
Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match online streaming in India?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be live streamed on SonyLIV app and website and also FanCode mobile application and website.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play the first T20 International match in Dambulla on Saturday. This will be the first match for New Zealand after their shocking exit from the T20 World Cup in June. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
