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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bat first
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
Host Sri Lanka aim to continue their winning ways against New Zealand
Expect Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand and go 1-0 up in the T20I series.
Tournament: | New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, T20, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 23.7°C|Clear |
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Host Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their winning ways when they take on New Zealand in the opening match of the T20I series played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on Saturday.
Under new head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka has put together a number of good results across all formats. Captain Charith Asalanka will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this fixture.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be making their return to the T20 format after almost five months. Interim captain Mitchell Santner will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Islanders.
Both teams have faced off 24 times in the history of the T20 format where New Zealand have a clear advantage with 13 wins compared to the Sri Lanka’s 9 victories whereas two matches ended in a no result.
161/9 in 20.0 8.05
SL vs IND 2024
India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets (D/L) method81/3 in 6.3 12.46
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, captain Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jun 2004, Pathum Nissanka has topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in the T20 Format. In nine matches played, Nissanka has accumulated 291 runs at a strike rate of 133.48 with two half-centuries to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since Jun 2004, Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga topped the bowling charts for Sri Lanka in the 20-over format. In the nine matches played, Hasaranga claimed 15 wickets at an economy rate of 8.16.
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara and Dunith Wellalage
Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson and Mitchell Hay to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Mitchell Santner (captain),Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes.
Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner, Mitchell Hay, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi
The average first innings score at Dambulla in the T20s is around 176 runs. The highest total posted here is Afghanistan’s 209 for 5 against Sri Lanka.The match was won by Afghanistan by just three runs.
The weather forecast for Saturday’s game is far from ideal as thundery showers are expected to take place during the course of the match.
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Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
New Zealand will take heart from the fact that they have last two T20s played against Sri Lanka.
Dambulla has proven to be a great venue for chasing, with two matches out of last three won by side batting second. With that record in mind, both the captains will be keen to win the toss and field first.
Based on current form, Host Sri Lanka will be favorites to win their match against New Zealand. With likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga showing excellent form this season, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in this home fixture.
Expect Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand and go 1-0 up in the T20I series.
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