Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand T20I Series 2024: Complete Schedule, Squads, And Live Streaming Details

Sri Lanka is set to host New Zealand for a series of five white-ball matches, beginning with two T20I games. The first match will take place on Saturday, 9th November, followed by the second on Sunday, 10th November. Both matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.

New Zealand's squad sees new faces with Nathan Smith and Mitch Hay receiving their first call-ups. Mitchell Santner leads a team that includes Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, and Lockie Ferguson. Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, welcomes back Kusal Perera alongside regulars like Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana.

The T20I series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will commence with the first match on 9th November at 7 PM IST in Dambulla. The second match follows on 10th November at the same venue and time. These games precede a three-match ODI series starting on 13th November.

Sri Lanka enters this series after a successful home victory against West Indies, winning 2-1. Meanwhile, New Zealand's last appearance in T20 cricket was during the T20 World Cup 2024, where they exited at the group stage. Historically, New Zealand has performed better against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

In their past encounters, New Zealand has won 13 out of 22 T20I matches against Sri Lanka, who have secured victory in nine games. There has been one no-result match between them. This gives New Zealand an edge over Sri Lanka in their head-to-head record.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 T20I Squads

Sri Lanka Squad: 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.

New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming & Telecast

Fans in India can watch the SL vs NZ T20I series live on Sony Sports TEN 5 channels or stream it via Sony LIV and Fancode apps or websites. In New Zealand, SkySport NZ will broadcast the matches live.