New Zealand will play Sri Lanka in a two-match T20I series at Dambulla starting today (November 9). Here's where to watch SL vs NZ T20Is live on TV and streaming services.
SL vs NZ T20I 2024: When will the matches start?
The two matches will be played on consecutive days, starting Saturday (November 8). All T20Is will start at 7 PM local time in Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
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SL vs NZ T20Is 2024: Team news
Sri Lanka will be led by Charith Asalanka. They have kept the same outfit that won 2-1 against West Indies. The squad has the right blend of youth and experience, with Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Matheesha Pathirana among the few inclusions.
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand, with Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay earning a call-up. Six players from New Zealand’s historic 3-0 clean sweep in India is part of the squad.
Sri Lanka squad
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando
New Zealand squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
Where to watch SL v NZ T20Is: TV Channel and live stream details
Where to watch in Sri Lanka
Supreme TV (free-to-air) and Ten Cricket, Dialog and IPTV will cover the series for viewers in Sri Lanka. Matches can also be watched on Sri Lanka Cricket's official YouTube channel and followed on the radio on the National Sports Channel.
Where to watch in New Zealand
In New Zealand, fans can watch the series on SKY Sport.
Where to watch in India
Sony Sports Network will televise the series in India. You can also see the matches live in India on the Sony Liv app and website (sonyliv.com). The matches can be also streamed on the Fancode app and its website (fancode.com).
Where to watch in the UK & Ireland
TNT Sport will telecast the SL vs NZ T20I series in the UK and Ireland.
Where to watch in Pakistan
Viewers in Pakistan can follow the action on Ten Sports Pakistan and Sony LIV as well on Tapmad.
Where to watch in Bangladesh
T Sports will telecast the series in Bangladesh.
Where to watch in Sub-Saharan Africa
SuperSport Cricket will cover the matches in this region, which includes South Africa as well.
Where to watch in the Caribbean
Viewers in the Caribbean can watch the series on Rush.
Where to watch in MENA and Southeast Asia
In these regions, Cricbuzz will stream the matches.
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