Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Live Streaming, Match Details, and Team Squads

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to clash in the first T20I of their two-match series on November 9, 2024, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. This encounter follows New Zealand’s historic 3-0 Test series win against India, which has boosted their confidence as they transition to the shorter format of the game[2][5].

Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, enters the series with a strong recent record, having secured 2-1 victories in both T20I and ODI series against the West Indies. The hosts are expected to rely heavily on their spin attack, with players like Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga playing crucial roles on the spin-friendly track at Dambulla[3][6].

New Zealand, under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner, aims to build on their Test series success and finish their subcontinent tour on a high note. The Kiwis will look to players like Glenn Phillips for his power-hitting and experienced spinners such as Ish Sodhi to thrive in the conditions. Despite their recent Test series loss to Sri Lanka, New Zealand is determined to settle scores in the T20I format[2][5][6].

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes prior. Fans in India can watch the live broadcast on the Sony Sports Network channel and stream the match on the SonyLiv app and website, as well as the FanCode app and website. In Sri Lanka, the match will be telecast live on Sony Pictures Network, while in New Zealand, it will be broadcast on Sky Sport NZ[2][3][5].

The head-to-head record in T20Is favors New Zealand, with 13 wins out of 23 matches, while Sri Lanka has secured 9 victories and one match ended without a result[2][3].

The squads for both teams include a mix of experienced players and fresh talent. Sri Lanka’s probable XI includes Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga, among others. New Zealand’s squad features Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, and Lockie Ferguson, among others[2][4][5].