SL vs NZ 2024 Schedule: The Sri Lanka national cricket team are all set to host New Zealand for a white-ball tour beginning on November 9. Both nations will play three One-Day Internationals (ODI) and two T20 Internationals (T20I) across two venues in Sri Lanka. Previously, Sri Lanka hosted the West Indies for three T20Is and three ODIs, which the hosts won 2-1, respectively. On the other hand, New Zealand will be playing their first white-ball game since the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June. However, the Black Caps are coming to Sri Lanka after a historic Test series win 3-0 against Team India at their den. New Zealand National Cricket Team Arrive in Sri Lanka Ahead of White-Ball Series Beginning From November 9 (See Pics)
The two-match SL vs NZ 2024 T20I series will be played across one venue in Sri Lanka. The exciting series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The three ODIs between the two nations will be hosted at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Both nations have already announced their squads. Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the white-ball side, whereas Mitchell Santner has been appointed skipper for New Zealand during the T20I and ODI series.
SL vs NZ T20I 2024 Schedule
November 9 - SL vs NZ 1st T20I, 7:00 PM IST, Dambulla
November 10 - SL vs NZ 2nd T20I, 7:00 PM IST, Dambulla
SL vs NZ ODI 2024 Schedule
November 13 - SL vs NZ 1st ODI, 2:30 PM IST, Pallekele
November 17 - SL vs NZ 2nd ODI, 2:30 PM IST, Pallekele
November 19 - SL vs NZ 3rd ODI, 2:30 PM IST, Pallekele
(All timings of T20Is and ODIs are mentioned as per India timings.)
The white-ball matches between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will hold significant importance as both sides will look to test their bench strength and possibly build a team for the upcoming two ICC white-ball tournaments in 2025 and 2026.
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