Following the 3-match T20I series, the Sri Lankan team is set to participate in a 3-match T20I series in hopes of avenging the ODI loss. The ODI series was won comprehensively by the host squad by 2-1. Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other 105 times in ODI history. Of these 105 encounters, the men in black have emerged victorious on 52 occasions, and the guests have 43 wins to their name. These stats might change at the end of this brief bilateral series.
A detailed summary of this 3-match ODI series is provided below:
Schedule
3 ODIs
—5th January 2025—
1st ODI at Basin Reserve Cricket Stadium, NZ
3:00 am PST, 3:30 am IST, and 10:00 pm GMT
—8th January 2025—
2nd ODI at Seddon Park, NZ
6:00 am PST, 6:30 am IST, and 1:00 am GMT
—11th January 2025—
3rd ODI at Eden Park Cricket Stadium, NZ
6:00 am PST, 6:30 am IST, and 1:00 am
Squads
Sri Lanka:
Charith Asalanka (captain)
Pathum Nissanka
Avishka Fernando
Kusal Perera
Kusal Mendis
Kamindu Mendis
Janith Liyanage
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Nishan Madushka
Dunith Wellalage
Wanindu Hasaranga
Maheesh Theekshana
Jeffrey Vandersay
Chamidu Wickramasinghe
Asitha Fernando
Dilshan Madushanka
Mohamed Shiraz
New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (captain)
Michael Bracewell
Mark Chapman
Josh Clarkson
Jacob Duffy
Adam Milne
Zak Foulkes
Dean Foxcroft
Mitch Hay
Henry Nicholls
Glenn Phillips
Tim Robinson
Nathan Smith
Ish Sodhi
Will Young
Conclusion
After the loss of the T20I series by 2-1, the guest lineup led by Charith Asalanka is determined to end their kiwi tour on a positive note. This means that they will be putting in their 100 percent effect in this 1st ODI game. However, the mighty Mitchell Santner and his lethal batting line-up won’t make this task easier for the Asian squad. Let’s watch and find out who will dominate the other in this short but exciting cricket format.
