New Zealand will kick off their tour of Sri Lanka with a two-match Take a look at collection beginning on Wednesday (September 18) on the Galle Worldwide Stadium. The collection holds immense significance for each groups as they purpose to strengthen their place within the 2023-25 ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) cycle.
The Black Caps, at present ranked third within the WTC standings with a share of fifty, are wanting to capitalize on this chance. A collection victory would considerably increase their probabilities of qualifying for the WTC closing. Sri Lanka, ranked fifth with a share of 42.86, are additionally trying to make an announcement and enhance their place within the standings.
New Zealand’s preparations for the Sri Lanka tour have been disrupted by a washed-out Take a look at match in opposition to Afghanistan in Better Noida. The sub-standard services on the venue hampered their plans to acclimatize to Asian circumstances.
Sri Lanka, buoyed by their current victory over England within the third Take a look at at The Oval, will likely be brimming with confidence. Dhanajaya de Silva’s crew will likely be aiming to proceed their momentum and capitalize on dwelling circumstances.
SL vs NZ 2024, Fixtures
- 1st Take a look at: September 18 – September 23 at 10 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Native
- 2nd Take a look at: September 26 – September 30 at 10 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Native
Each matches will likely be performed on the Galle Worldwide Stadium in Galle.
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Squads
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Will Younger, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears
Broadcast and Stay Streaming particulars
- India: Sony TEN 1; Jio TV, FanCode
- Sri Lanka: ThePapare
- New Zealand: Sky Sport 1
