Sri Lanka are set to host New Zealand for the first of two Tests, which begins on this Wednesday at Galle. Dhananjaya de Silva-led side will head into the game following a 1-2 defeat in their recently concluded three-match Test series against England. It recently toured India to play Afghanistan in a one-off Test, but that match was abandoned without any play at the Greater Noida stadium due to a wet outfield and persistent rain.
The Test is very significant as both the teams will be looking forward to book their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final which will be held in June 2025 at the home of cricket that’s the Lords.
When Will The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test Be Played?
The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test will be played on September 18, 2024.
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Where Will The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test Be Played?
The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test will be played at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
What Time Will The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test Start?
The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test will start at 10:00pm.
Where Can We Watch The Live Telecast Of The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test ?
The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test will telecast live in Sony Sports network TV channels.
Where Can We Watch The Live Streaming Of The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test ?
The Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test will be live streamed on FanCode App and SonyLIV app & website in India.
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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, 1st Test- Squad Details
Sri Lanka- Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake.
New Zealand- Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham (vc), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway (wk), Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
