Sri Lanka Cricket announces schedule for home white ball series against New Zealand

I New Zealand The cricket team prepares for an exciting white ball tour Sri Lanka in November, which promises to be an exciting contest between the two rival sides. The tour will consist of two T20I matches followed by a three-match ODI series and will mark another chapter in the cricketing rivalry between the two countries, giving fans an opportunity to witness top-class cricket.

The T20I series will begin the tour

New Zealand’s tour of Sri Lanka will begin with a two-match T20I series, scheduled for November 9 and 10. Both the matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. With a fun backdrop and a great atmosphere, this venue will set the stage for what promises to be two exciting contests. The Sri Lankan team will be looking to build on their momentum based on recent success and carry that form into the series against New Zealand.

ODI series to follow T20Is

After the conclusion of the T20Is, the focus will be on the three-match ODI series, which will begin on November 13. The first ODI will also be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, before the teams move to the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium for the second and third matches, scheduled for November 17 and 19, respectively. These games will be crucial for both teams as they look to fine-tune their strategies and consolidate their squads ahead of the upcoming international tournaments.

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Recent fixtures and form guide: New Zealand and Sri Lanka

In September, Sri Lanka beat New Zealand last seasonsweeping Tim SoutheeThe team took a 2-0 lead at the Galle International Stadium. The series, which was part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 ​​cycle, saw the hosts assert their dominance with two comprehensive victories. The result continued Sri Lanka’s dominance in the WTC, while New Zealand endured a disappointing defeat.

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024:

T20I Series:

• 1st T20I: November 9 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla
• 2nd T20I: November 10 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla

ODI series schedule:

• First ODI: November 13 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla
• 2nd ODI: November 17 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele
• Third ODI: November 19 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele

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