The first T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place on Saturday (December 28). The race will be held at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval.

New Zealand are keen to start the series on a winning note as they look to bounce back from their Test series defeat at home to England earlier this month. The Black Caps were completely defeated in the series, with England winning 2-1.

New Zealand managed to avoid a whitewash by winning the third Test and will be looking to make the most of the momentum.

Sri Lanka will also look forward to a winning start to their tour. The Islanders started the trip in good shape. They have won both warm-up matches against New Zealand and will be looking to replicate that winning performance in the first T20I.

The first T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is ready, stay tuned and tuned cricket addict Get all the live updates, ball-by-ball commentary and detailed scorecard for this match.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match details:

match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, first T20I
date: December 28, 2024
Place: Oval Bay, Mount Maunganui
time: 11:45 AM local time / 07:15 PM local time

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, live scores and reports:

The live broadcast of the first T20I match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India. On the other hand, the live broadcast of the match will be available on the SonyLiv app and website.

Additionally, one can also stay updated with all the action in the game by following this page. Here we will provide the following details:

• Live Scores: Live updates of every pitch in the game.
• New Zealand vs Sri Lanka scorecard including ball-by-ball commentary

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record:

New Zealand maintains upper hand against Sri Lanka. The two teams have played 25 T20Is so far, with New Zealand winning 14 of them while Sri Lanka have won 10 of them. A game between the two sides was inconclusive.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka line-up:

New Zealand starting lineup:

• Tim Robinson
• Rachin Ravindra
• Darryl Mitchell
• Mark Chapman
• Glenn Phillips
• Bevan Jacobs
• Michael Bracewell
• Mitchell Santner
• Nathan Smith
• Zach Fox
• Matt Henry

Sri Lanka starting lineup:

• Pathum Nissanka
• Kusal Mendis (week)
• Kusar Pereira
• Banuka Rajapaksa
• Charles Asaranka(c)
• Kamindu Mendis
• Wanindu Hasalanga
• Mathisha Patilana
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• Mahesh Tikshana
• Nuvanto Salad