The first T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled for Saturday (December 28). The match will be played at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand will be eager to start the series on a winning note as they look to bounce back after their Test series loss against England at home earlier this month. The Black Caps were comprehensively outclassed in the series as England recorded a 2-1 win.

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

Sri Lanka are also hoping to have a successful start to their tour. The islanders have started the tour on a good note. They won both warm-up matches against the New Zealand XI and will also look to replicate the winning performance in the first T20I.

With the first T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka all set to begin, stay tuned and follow us cricket addict for all the live updates, ball-by-ball commentary and a detailed scorecard of this match.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match details:

Phosphorus: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Date: December 28, 2024
Event: Oval Bay, Mount Maunganui
Time: 11:45 am IST/07:15 pm local

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, live score and coverage:

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

Additionally, you can also stay updated on all the game’s actions by following this page. Here we will be providing the following details:

• Live Score: Real-time updates of each and every delivery bowled in the match.
• New Zealand vs Sri Lanka scorecard including ball-by-ball commentary

Head-to-head record between New Zealand and Sri Lanka:

New Zealand has maintained the advantage in its rivalry against Sri Lanka. Both teams have played 25 T20Is against each other so far and New Zealand has won 14 of them while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 10 games. A match between the two teams ended without result.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka playing XI:

New Zealand playing XI:

• Tim Robinson
• Rachin Ravindra
• Daryl Mitchell
• Mark Chapman
• Glenn Phillips
• Bevon Jacobs
• Michael Bracewell
• Mitchell Santner
• Natalie Smith
• Zak Foulkes
• matt henry

Sri Lanka playing XI:

• Pathum Nissanka
• Kusal Mendis (week)
• Kusal Perera
• Bhanuka Rajapaksa
• Charith Asalanka (c)
• Kamindu Mendis
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Matheesha Pathirana
• We hate Fernando
• Mahesh Theekshana
• Nuwan-Tuchhara