New Zealand and Sri Lanka are set to participate in a 3-match T20I series, scheduled to be held in the last week of December. The two opposing teams have faced each other 25 times in T20I history. Of these 25 encounters, the Sri Lankan squad have emerged victorious on 10 occasions, and the Kiwi team on 14.
A detailed overview of the NZ Vs Sri T20I schedule is provided below:
Schedule
3 T20I
—29th December 2024—
1st T20I at Bay Oval Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
11:15 am PST, 11:45 am IST, and 6:15 am GMT
—30th December 2024—
2nd T20I at Bay Oval Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
11:15 am PST, 11:45 am IST, and 6:15 am GMT
—2nd January 2025—
3rd T20I at Saxton Oval Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
11:15 am PST, 11:45 am IST, and 6:15 am GMT
Squads
New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (captain)
Michael Bracewell
Mark Chapman
Josh Clarkson
Jacob Duffy
Lockie Ferguson
Zak Foulkes
Dean Foxcroft
Mitch Hay
Henry Nicholls
Glenn Phillips
Tim Robinson
Nathan Smith
Ish Sodhi
Will Young
Sri Lanka:
Charith Asalanka (captain)
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
Conclusion
The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 series promises thrilling cricket action, showcasing two dynamic teams with contrasting styles. With power hitters like Finn Allen and Wanindu Hasaranga’s bowling brilliance, fans can expect explosive performances. The series is set to deliver edge-of-the-seat entertainment as both sides battle for supremacy, so don’t forget to livestream it!
