Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 1st ODI Live Updates and Match Details

The first ODI of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 is set to take place on Wednesday, November 13, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. This match follows a closely contested T20I series that ended 1-1 between the two teams[3][4].

Sri Lanka, led by captain Charith Asalanka, is looking to build on their recent successes, including a 2-1 ODI series win over the West Indies and a 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand in September. The Sri Lankan squad boasts a strong batting lineup with Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, along with a potent spin attack featuring Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dunith Wellalage[2][4].

New Zealand, under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner, will be without key players due to injuries and other commitments. Notably, pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out with a calf injury and has been replaced by Adam Milne. This ODI series marks New Zealand’s first since their 2-1 win over Bangladesh in December 2023. The Kiwis will rely on their spin department, led by Santner and Ish Sodhi, along with all-rounders Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips[5][6].[6]

The match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST (09:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL / 10:00 PM NZST), with the toss taking place 30 minutes prior. Fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Sony Sports network and stream the match on the FanCode app and SonyLiv app. In Sri Lanka, the match will be broadcast on Sony Pictures Network, while in New Zealand, it will be telecast on Sky Sport NZ and streamed on Sky Sport Now[3][4].

New Zealand’s squad includes Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Hay, who will be making his ODI debut. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, has to contend with the absence of leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga due to a hamstring strain, with Dushan Hemantha drafted in as a replacement[5][6].[6]

The head-to-head record in ODIs favors New Zealand, with 52 wins out of 102 matches, while Sri Lanka has 41 victories. However, Sri Lanka is determined to make a strong statement on home soil, given their recent form and the home advantage[3][5].[5]