πππππ :Β Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
ππππ : November 09, Saturday
ππππ : 19:00 PM ISTββ
πππππ : Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st T20I 2024
Host Sri Lanka aim to continue their winning ways against New Zealand
- Recently, New Zealand inflicted a 3-0 whitewash over India in a Test series played in India.
- In T20 format, Finn Allen and Tim Southee have been bankable performers for New Zealand.
- Sri Lanka managed to beat West Indies in a three-match series played in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SL vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their winning ways when they take on New Zealand in the opening match of the T20I series played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on Saturday.
Under new head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka has put together a number of good results across all formats. Captain Charith Asalanka will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this fixture.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be making their return to the T20 format after almost five months. Interim captain Mitchell Santner will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Islanders.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, captain Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jun 2004, Pathum Nissanka has topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in the T20 Format. In nine matches played, Nissanka has accumulated 291 runs at a strike rate of 133.48 with two half-centuries to his name.
New Zealand Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson and Mitchell Hay to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Dambulla in the T20s is around 176 runs. The highest total posted here is Afghanistanβs 209 for 5 against Sri Lanka.The match was won by Afghanistan by just three runs.
The weather forecast for Saturdayβs game is far from ideal as thundery showers are expected to take place during the course of the match.
SL vs NZ Pitch Report
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
New Zealand will take heart from the fact that they have last two T20s played against Sri Lanka.
Toss: To Bowl
Dambulla has proven to be a great venue for chasing, with two matches out of last three won by side batting second. With that record in mind, both the captains will be keen to win the toss and field first.
