Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024, test series: Date, Time of the match, squads, broadcast details and live streaming

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024, test series: Date, Time of the match, squads, broadcast details and live streaming

New Zealand they will start their journey of Sri Lanka with a two-match Test series starting on Wednesday (September 18) at the Galle International Stadium. This series holds great importance for both teams as they aim to strengthen their place in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

The Black Caps, currently ranked third in the WTC table with 50 per cent, are keen to capitalize on this opportunity. A series win would greatly increase the chances of getting into the The final of the WTC. Sri Lanka, ranked fifth with 42.86 percent, is also looking to make a statement and improve its position in the ranking.

New Zealand’s preparations for the tour of Sri Lanka have been disrupted by a washed-out Test match against them Afghanistan in Greater Noida. Poor facilities in this area hampered their plans to adapt to Asian conditions.

Sri Lanka, is associated with their needs the latest victory over England in the third Test at The Ovalit will be full of confidence. Dhanajaya de Silva’s side will be aiming to continue their momentum and take advantage of the home conditions.

SL vs NZ 2024, Fix

First Test: September 18 – September 23 at 10 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local
Second Test: September 26 – September 30 at 10 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local

Both the matches will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.

Groups

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeff Mendis, Ramesh Mendi Rathnayake

New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears