The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 cricket series will start in Durban on Wednesday, November 27.

The upcoming two-match Test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.

As per the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 schedule, the first match will be played at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban.

The second and final Test is scheduled to be played at the St George's Park in Gqeberha starting on December 5.

Ranked third in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, South Africa have played eight Tests in the current WTC cycle. 

With four wins, one draw and three defeats, South Africa are placed fifth in the WTC 2023-25 standings with a points percentage of 54.17. They are scheduled to play four more Tests in the ongoing WTC cycle.

Ahead of the two-match Test series, the South Africa cricket team has announced their 14-man squad to be led by Temba Bavuma.

Captain Temba Bavuma has recovered from his elbow injury and will lead the Proteas in the crucial series.

Furthermore, the hosts have received a massive boost with the return of Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee.

The likes of Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger were unavailable for selection due to injuries.

South Africa last featured in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which they clinched 2-0 away from home in October.

On the other hand, the Sri Lanka cricket team will head into the series brimming with confidence, having registered series wins over India, New Zealand and West Indies across all formats.

Currently ranked sixth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, Sri Lanka are placed third in the WTC 2023-25 standings with five wins and four losses.

Apart from the upcoming two-match Test series in South Africa, Sri Lanka are scheduled to play two more Tests against Australia at home in the ongoing WTC cycle.

With a place in next year’s WTC final up for grabs, Sri Lanka have also named their 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series to be led by Dhananjaya de Silva.

Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and pacer Kasun Rajitha have made a comeback in Sri Lanka’s Test squad.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka head-to-head in Test cricket

The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test head-to-head record favours the Proteas. South Africa have won 16 of the 31 Tests that they have played against each other. Sri Lanka have registered nine victories so far. As many as six Tests have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, South Africa secured a 2-0 series win in a two-match series at home in January 2021.

Where to watch South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 series will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 schedule and live match start times 

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, November 27 - Sunday, December 1	South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test	Kingsmead, Durban	1:00 PM
Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 9	South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test	St George's Park, Gqeberha	2:00 PM

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 squads

South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton (wicket-keeper), Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper)

Sri Lanka Test squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

Photo credit: Imago

The third ODI of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on New Zealand at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 3rd ODI - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI
Date: 19th November 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 3rd ODI Preview

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 2 matches in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.

In their previous encounter in this series, Kusal Mendis was the Man of the Match and Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 122 match fantasy points while Michael Bracewell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 107 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 219 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.

Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Temperature is expected to be around 26°C and humidity is expected to be around 80%. 0.6 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

SL vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 104 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Pathum Nissanka	5	169	33.8	0	-	12, 56, 45, 0, 56	-
Will Young	5	301	60.2	0	-	48, 26, 89, 105, 33	-
Kusal Mendis	5	216	54	0	-	143, 56, 3, 13, 1	-

1. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 169 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
2. William Alexander Young
   Will Young is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Will Young has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 301 runs averaging 60.2 per match.
3. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
   Kusal Mendis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 216 runs at an average of 54 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Jacob Duffy	3	5	5	5	18.6	4, 0, 1, 0, 0	0, 3, 0, 1, 1
Dilshan Madushanka	4	0	0	8	20.4	0, 0, 0, 0, 0	3, 1, 2, 0, 2
Maheesh Theekshana	4	3	-	7	20.1	0, 0, 0, 3, 0	2, 0, 3, 0, 2

1. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jacob Duffy has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 18.6. Jacob Duffy has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
   Dilshan Madushanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 4 matches Dilshan Madushanka has taken 3, 1, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 20.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches Dilshan Madushanka played here and has taken 3 wickets.
3. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
   Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an off break bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 20.1. Maheesh Theekshana has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 2 wickets.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Charith Asalanka	3	46	23	2	30	40, 0, 6, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Michael Bracewell	3	82	41	2	62	0, 34, 0, 26, 22	1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Nathan Smith	3	26	13	3	36.7	0, 9, 17, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 2, 1

1. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka has an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 40, 0, 6, 0, 0 runs at an average of 23 per match. Charith Asalanka also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
2. Michael Gordon Bracewell
   Michael Bracewell is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 34, 0, 26, 22 runs at an average of 41 per match. Michael Bracewell also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 62 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Nathan Gregory Smith
   Nathan Smith is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches Nathan Smith has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 36.7.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Kusal Mendis	5	216	54	0	-	143, 56, 3, 13, 1	-
Avishka Fernando	5	274	54.8	0	-	100, 34, 9, 5, 126	-
Charith Asalanka	3	46	23	2	30	40, 0, 6, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Jacob Duffy	3	5	5	5	18.6	4, 0, 1, 0, 0	0, 3, 0, 1, 1
Will Young	5	301	60.2	0	-	48, 26, 89, 105, 33	-
Henry Nicholls	5	51	10.2	0	-	6, 8, 18, 0, 19	-

The Top Point Getters for Sri Lanka are Kusal Mendis with 190 match fantasy points. Avishka Fernando with 125 match fantasy points and Charith Asalanka with 115 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for New Zealand are Jacob Duffy with 84 match fantasy points. Will Young with 78 match fantasy points and Henry Nicholls with 19 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Pathum Nissanka	5	169	33.8	0	-	12, 56, 45, 0, 56	-
Charith Asalanka	3	46	23	2	30	40, 0, 6, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Jacob Duffy	3	5	5	5	18.6	4, 0, 1, 0, 0	0, 3, 0, 1, 1
Will Young	5	301	60.2	0	-	48, 26, 89, 105, 33	-
Kusal Mendis	5	216	54	0	-	143, 56, 3, 13, 1	-

1. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Pathum Nissanka has scored 169 runs at an average of 33.8 per match.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 46 runs at an average of 23 per match. Charith Asalanka is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 30 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
3. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy is a bowler with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 18.6. Jacob Duffy has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
4. William Alexander Young
   Will Young can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Will Young has scored 48, 26, 89, 105, 33 runs at an average of 60.2 per match.
5. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
   Kusal Mendis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Kusal Mendis has scored 143, 56, 3, 13, 1 runs averaging 54 per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL vs NZ Possible Playing XI

New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips

Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Avishka Fernando and Henry Nicholls

All-Rounders: Dunith Wellalage and Janith Liyanage

Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay and Asitha Fernando

Captain: Jeffrey Vandersay

Vice-Captain: Dunith Wellalage

Photo credit: Imago

Sri Lanka will be up against New Zealand in the 1st match of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 13th November 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Date: 13th November 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 4 games and lost 1.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 41 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Angelo Mathews scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 80 match fantasy points while Rachin Ravindra topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 121 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 238 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Temperature will hover around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 73%. Winds at a speed of 0.56 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

SL vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 102 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Will Young	5	285	57	0	-	26, 89, 105, 33, 32	-
Pathum Nissanka	5	158	31.6	0	-	56, 45, 0, 56, 1	-
Henry Nicholls	5	51	10.2	0	-	8, 18, 0, 19, 6	-

1. William Alexander Young
   Will Young is a batter with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 26, 89, 105, 33, 32 runs at an average of 57 per match.
2. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Pathum Nissanka is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 158 runs at an average of 31.6 per match.
3. Henry Michael Nicholls
   Henry Nicholls is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches Henry Nicholls has scored 8, 18, 0, 19, 6 runs at an average of 10.2 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Jacob Duffy	4	28	14	5	16.8	1, 0, 0, 0, 27	0, 1, 1, 3, 0
Dunith Wellalage	4	6	3	2	40.5	0, 0, 0, 0, 6	0, 0, 2, 0, 0
Dilshan Madushanka	4	0	0	5	35.2	0, 0, 0, 0, 0	1, 2, 0, 2, 0

1. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 4 matches Jacob Duffy has taken 0, 1, 1, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 16.8.
2. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
   Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 4 matches Dunith Wellalage has taken 2 wickets at an average of 40.5. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches this player has played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
   Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Dilshan Madushanka bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 35.2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Wanindu Hasaranga	4	62	62	8	13.4	0, 0, 0, 0, 62	0, 4, 2, 2, 0
Charith Asalanka	3	68	68	1	101	6, 0, 0, 62, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Josh Clarkson	3	13	6.5	3	41.7	0, 2, 11, 0, 0	2, 0, 0, 1, 0

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls leg break and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 13.4. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 runs, averaging at 62 runs per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 6, 0, 0, 62, 0 runs averaging 68 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 101 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Joshua Andrew Clarkson
   Josh Clarkson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 0, 2, 11, 0, 0 runs at an average of 6.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 41.7 wickets per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Wanindu Hasaranga	4	62	62	8	13.4	0, 0, 0, 0, 62	0, 4, 2, 2, 0
Charith Asalanka	3	68	68	1	101	6, 0, 0, 62, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Jacob Duffy	4	28	14	5	16.8	1, 0, 0, 0, 27	0, 1, 1, 3, 0
Will Young	5	285	57	0	-	26, 89, 105, 33, 32	-
Pathum Nissanka	5	158	31.6	0	-	56, 45, 0, 56, 1	-

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Wanindu Hasaranga is a leg break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 13.4. This player also bats decently and in the recent matches has scored 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 runs at an average of 62 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 68 runs averaging 68 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 101 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16.8.
4. William Alexander Young
   Will Young is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Will Young has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 285 runs averaging 57 per match.
5. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Pathum Nissanka has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 56, 45, 0, 56, 1 runs at an average of 31.6 per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Will Young, Pathum Nissanka, Henry Nicholls and Glenn Phillips

All-Rounders: Dunith Wellalage and Josh Clarkson

Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka and Jeffrey Vandersay

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis

Photo credit: Imago

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 series will start in Dambulla on Wednesday, November 13.

As per the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 schedule, the first game of the three-match series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

The second and third ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on November 17 and 19.

New Zealand are currently ranked fifth in the ICC ODI team rankings while Sri Lanka are placed one spot below on sixth.

Led by Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lanka national cricket team will look to return to winning ways after losing the second T20I against New Zealand by five runs in a low-scoring thriller in Dambulla on Sunday.

Earlier, Sri Lanka won the opening T20I by four wickets as the two-match T20I series ended 1-1.

Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera and seamer Mohamed Shiraz have made a comeback to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series.

Meanwhile, Chamindu Wickramasinghe has retained his place in the Sri Lanka’s ODI squad.

On the other hand, the New Zealand national cricket team will once again be led by Mitchell Santner.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay and all-rounder Nathan Smith have earned maiden call-ups to New Zealand’s 15-man squad.

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka was the leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded T20I series with 71 runs while Will Young (49) accumulated the most runs for the Kiwis.

In the bowling department, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (5) bagged the most wickets while Glenn Phillips and Zakary Foulkes picked up four wickets each for New Zealand in the two-match T20I series.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI head-to-head

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI head-to-head record favours the latter. New Zealand have won 52 of the 102 ODIs that they have played against Sri Lanka so far. Sri Lanka have registered 41 victories so far. As many as eight matches ended in no results while one ODI was tied.

The last time these two sides met, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league match in Bengaluru in November last year.

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 live in India

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODIs 2024 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. It will also be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, November 13	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:30 PM
Sunday, November 17	Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele	2:30 PM
Tuesday, November 19	Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele	2:30 PM

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI 2024 squads

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Nishan Madushka (wicket-keeper), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

New Zealand ODI squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wicket-keeper), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young

Photo credit: Imago

Sri Lanka will be up against the New Zealand in the 1st match of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 9th November 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date: 9th November 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I Preview

In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 3.

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2023 where Kusal Mendis scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 123 match fantasy points while Tim Seifert topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 130 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 19 matches is 171 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Temperature is expected to be around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 95%. Winds at a speed of 0.84 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

SL vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Bhanuka Rajapaksa	5	65	16.3	0	-	5, 17, 1, 9, 33	-
Kusal Mendis	5	166	41.5	0	-	68, 26, 19, 43, 10	-
Mark Chapman	5	86	21.5	0	-	12, 4, 19, 13, 38	-

1. Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
   Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches Bhanuka Rajapaksa has scored 5, 17, 1, 9, 33 runs at an average of 16.3 per match.
2. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
   Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 166 runs averaging 41.5 per match.
3. Mark Sinclair Chapman
   Mark Chapman is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Chapman has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 12, 4, 19, 13, 38 runs at an average of 21.5 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Lockie Ferguson	5	0	-	9	13.6	-	1, 0, 2, 2, 4
Matheesha Pathirana	4	1	-	5	14.4	0, 0, 0, 1, 0	1, 1, 2, 0, 1
Maheesh Theekshana	4	9	9	5	11.4	0, 0, 4, 0, 5	2, 2, 0, 1, 0

1. Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
   Lockie Ferguson is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 13.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Matheesha Pathirana
   Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matheesha Pathirana bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 4 wickets.
3. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
   Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. Maheesh Theekshana has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Wanindu Hasaranga	3	6	6	5	18.8	0, 5, 0, 1, 0	2, 0, 2, 0, 1
Kamindu Mendis	3	70	35	2	22.5	0, 19, 0, 51, 0	1, 0, 0, 0, 1
Glenn Phillips	4	35	8.8	0	-	10, 0, 8, 6, 11	0, 0, 0, 0, 0

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a leg break bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
2. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
   Kamindu Mendis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 0, 19, 0, 51, 0 runs averaging 35 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 22.5 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Kamindu Mendis played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
3. Glenn Dominic Phillips
   Glenn Phillips can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches Glenn Phillips has scored 10, 0, 8, 6, 11 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Lockie Ferguson	5	0	-	9	13.6	-	1, 0, 2, 2, 4
Wanindu Hasaranga	3	6	6	5	18.8	0, 5, 0, 1, 0	2, 0, 2, 0, 1
Matheesha Pathirana	4	1	-	5	14.4	0, 0, 0, 1, 0	1, 1, 2, 0, 1
Maheesh Theekshana	4	9	9	5	11.4	0, 0, 4, 0, 5	2, 2, 0, 1, 0
Bhanuka Rajapaksa	5	65	16.3	0	-	5, 17, 1, 9, 33	-

1. Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
   Lockie Ferguson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches Lockie Ferguson has taken 1, 0, 2, 2, 4 wickets at an average of 13.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
3. Matheesha Pathirana
   Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
4. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
   Maheesh Theekshana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana played here and has taken 2, 2, 0, 1, 1 wickets.
5. Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
   Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a batter with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 65 runs averaging 16.3 per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana and Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Mark Chapman

All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell and Dean Foxcroft

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Asitha Fernando

Captain: Matheesha Pathirana

Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell

Photo credit: Imago

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 2024 series will kickstart on Saturday, November 9.

The first T20I of the two-match series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla starting at 7:00 PM IST on Saturday. Live streaming and telecast of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 2024 will be available in India.

The second and final game of the series is also scheduled to be played at the same venue on Sunday, November 10.

The T20I series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be followed by a three-match ODI series.

New Zealand travel to Sri Lanka after registering a clean sweep over India in the three-match Test series. This was the first Test series win for the Kiwis on Indian soil and it was also the first instance that India lost all the matches in a home Test series that had three or more matches.

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who picked up 13 wickets in New Zealand’s win in the second Test against India in Pune, was named captain of the 15-member squad for both the T20I and the ODI series.

Bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay received their maiden call-up to the New Zealand national side after impressive performances in the domestic white-ball tournaments with Wellington and Canterbury, respectively, last season.

Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy and Mark Chapman are the other five players apart from Santner who were part of the New Zealand Test team for the India series. 

Michael Bracewell, who left India after the first Test for the birth of his second child, will rejoin the New Zealand white-ball squad. Lockie Ferguson is also back in the mix and will spearhead the Kiwi pace attack.

New Zealand will be playing a T20I for the first time after their disappointing group stage exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean in June.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka steps into the contest after registering identical 2-1 series wins over the West Indies in both white-ball formats at home. The Lankans also beat the Kiwis 2-0 in the two-Test series in September.

Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the same 17-member squad that played in the T20Is against the Windies. The spin quartet of Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay and Maheesh Theekshana will play a key role yet again along with all-rounders Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis.

Matheesha Pathirana will lead the Sri Lankan pace attack which will also have Nuwan Thushara and Chamindu Wickramasinghe in the mix.

Currently, New Zealand are ranked fifth in the ICC men’s T20I rankings whereas Sri Lanka are in eighth place as per the latest list.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 head-to-head 

New Zealand holds the upper hand over Sri Lanka in the overall T20 head-to-head record. In 23 T20I matches between both sides, the Kiwis have won a total of 13 matches compared to Sri Lanka’s nine with one match ending without any result.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in a thrilling match that went to the penultimate ball, when both sides met the last time in Queenstown in April 2023.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20I series 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Saturday, November 9	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM
Sunday, November 10	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 2024 live in India 

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 2024 series will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20I series 2024 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 2024 squads

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (wicket-keeper), Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand T20I squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wicket-keeper), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young

Photo credit: Imago

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 cricket series will start in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Sunday, October 20.

As per the Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 schedule, all matches of the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 23 and 26.

Sri Lanka are currently placed seventh in the ICC men’s ODI team rankings while West Indies are four spots below on 10th.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka national cricket team will head into the ODI series brimming with confidence after clinching the recently-concluded T20I series 2-1 against West Indies in Dambulla.

Ahead of the three-match ODI series, Sri Lanka have announced their 16-member squad to be led by Charith Asalanka.

Batting all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has received his maiden One-Day International (ODI) call-up to the Sri Lanka squad.

The hosts have also received a massive boost with the return of their rising left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka who has recovered from his hamstring injury.

Furthermore, star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been included in the ODI squad after he missed the last two ODIs against India due to a hamstring injury.

However, Sri Lanka will once again miss the services of their bowling spearhead Matheesha Pathirana due to his shoulder injury.

The likes of all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne and spinner Akila Dananjaya have been left out from Sri Lanka’s squad while Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara have also not been included in the 16-man squad.

On the other hand, the West Indies cricket team will aim to bounce back after going down in the three-match T20I series.

West Indies will be led by Shai Hope while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been named vice-captain of the ODI squad.

Jewel Andrew, the 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been included in the West Indies�?ODI squad.

Apart from Shai Hope and Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd and Hayden Walsh Jr are some of the experienced stars in the Caribbean outfit.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI head-to-head

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI head-to-head slightly favours the latter. West Indies have won 31 of the 64 ODIs that they have played against each other so far. Sri Lanka have registered 30 victories against the Caribbean outfit in ODI format. As many as three matches have ended in no results.

The last time these two sides met in ODI cricket, Sri Lanka beat West Indies by eight wickets in an ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Super Six clash in Harare in July 2023.

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 series live in India

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV channels.

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 series will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India. The upcoming three-match ODI series will also be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, October 20	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st ODI	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele	2:30 PM
Wednesday, October 23	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd ODI	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele	2:30 PM
Saturday, October 26	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd ODI	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele	2:30 PM

Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI 2024 squads

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Nishan Madushka (wicket-keeper), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (captain/wicket-keeper), Alzarri Joseph (vice-captain), Jewel Andrew (wicket-keeper), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr

Photo credit: Imago

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will commence on Sunday, October 13.

The first of the three-match T20I series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla starting at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday. 

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies match will be available in India.

The second game will start on October 15 while the third match is scheduled on October 17. All the T20I matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

The T20I series between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be followed by a three-match ODI series.

Rovman Powell will continue as the skipper of the West Indies T20I team after leading the side to the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign at home. All-rounder Roston Chase will be his deputy in this series.

Brandon King returns to the team after recovering from a side injury he suffered during the T20 World Cup. Big hitters Romario Shepherd and Sherfaine Rutherford also found a place in the 15-member squad which will also have the all-rounder duo of Terrance Hinds and Shamar Springer who received their maiden international call-up.

The pace department will be manned by the potent duo of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have named a 17-member team with Charith Asalanka continuing as captain of the side. 

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who has not played for Sri Lanka since January 2023, returns to the fold along with Wanindu Hasaranga who picked up an injury in a T20I series against India in July.

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay also found a place in the shorter format after his impressive performance against India in the ODIs in August. 

Dinesh Chandimal and Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who made his debut against India in the T20I series, continue to be part of the team.

West Indies arrive in Sri Lanka with the confidence of the 3-0 drubbing of South Africa in the T20I series at home in August. 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka suffered a 0-3 clean sweep at home at the hands of World Champions India in their last assignment in cricket’s shortest format.

Currently, West Indies are ranked third in the ICC men’s T20I rankings whereas Sri Lanka are in eighth place.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies head-to-head in T20Is

Sri Lanka holds a thin edge over West Indies in the overall T20 head-to-head record between both sides. In 15 T20I matches between both sides, the Lankans have won a total of eight matches compared to West Indies�?seven.

Sri Lanka last met the West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi in November 2021 with the Lankans winning the contest by 20 runs.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, October 13	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM
Tuesday, October 15	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM
Thursday, October 17	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20Is 2024 live in India 

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will be available on the Sony LIV and FanCode app and website in India.

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network's TV channels in India.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20Is 2024 squads

Sri Lanka T20I 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, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando

West Indies T20I squad: Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (vc), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer

Photo credit: Imago

Test cricket is always considered the best and most pure cricketing format compared to ODIs and T20s. It involves a battle that extends over five days and tests the players physically and mentally.

The players should be in their best shape throughout the match and any slip in any of the sessions will have a huge impact on the result of the match. 

Test cricket is often considered a battle of attrition with the team that lasts the rigours of the five days going home with the better result.

In such situations, it becomes crucial for teams to remain in the zone for longer periods and for players to remain patient to wear out the opposition. Teams often chalk up mammoth totals to put pressure on the other side. 

The fielding side as a result will exhibit the fatigue of long hours on the field while they come out to bat, giving an advantage to the opposition. 

Teams with huge totals often get an upper hand in Test matches as they tend to push the other side to a corner and enforce a result.

Here, we go through the highest totals made by teams in the history of Test cricket.

Highest runs in Test cricket by a team

Team	Score	Opponents	Venue	Year
Sri Lanka	952/6d	India	Colombo	1997
England	903/7d	Australia	The Oval	1938
England	849	West Indies	Kingston	1930
England	823/7d	Pakistan	Multan	2024
West Indies	790/3d	Pakistan	Kingston	1958
Pakistan	765/6d	Sri Lanka	Karachi	2009
Sri Lanka	760/7d	India	Ahmedabad	2009
India	759/7d	England	Chennai	2016
Australia	758/8d	West Indies	Kingston	1955
Sri Lanka	756/5d	South Africa	Colombo	2006

Sri Lanka | 952/6d

Sri Lanka owns the record for the highest runs scored by a team in a single innings of a Test match with their mammoth 952/6d against neighbours India in Colombo. While Batting first, India had amassed 537/8 in the first innings of the first Test of a two-match series courtesy of centuries from Sachin Tendulkar, Navjot Sidhu and Mohammad Azharuddin.

What followed was a record-breaking batting display from Sri Lanka as they batted for close to three days to put on a gargantuan total of 952/6 in 271 overs. Opener Sanath Jayasuriya headlined the Lankan innings with a triple hundred (340) that included 36 fours and two sixes.

Jayasuriya was well-supported by Roshan Mahanama who scored 225 and the duo added 576 runs for the second wicket - the second-highest in Test cricket for any wicket. Aravinda de Silva made 126 while Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga and Mahela Jayawardene also chipped in with half-centuries. The match ended in a draw.

England | 903/7d

England’s 903/7d against Australia at The Oval in 1938 is second on the list of highest runs by a team in a single innings of a Test. After winning the toss, England batted Australia out of the contest in the fourth and final Test of Australia’s tour as they became the first team in international cricket to cross the 900-run mark.

England’s Leonard Hutton top-scored in the contest with a knock of 364 - the highest individual score in Test cricket then, hitting 35 fours along the way. Maurice Leyland and Joe Hardstaff also scored big hundreds to aid England’s cause.

In return, Australia stumbled as the scoreboard pressure got to them and they were bowled out for 201 and 123 in both innings. England won the Test match by a handsome margin of an innings and 579 runs to level the series 1-1.

England | 849

England were also the first team to scale the 800-run mark in Test cricket when they amassed 849 against West Indies in a Kingston Test in 1930. Batting first, the openers for England got off to a good start and guided the visitors to 849 in the fourth Test of the West Indies tour. 

Andy Sandham scored a triple hundred (325) with his marathon knock including 28 fours while Les Ames scored a century and four other players also got into the act with half-centuries. 

Though the home side could manage only 286 in their first innings, they recovered well to score 408/5 in the second innings in pursuit of 836 as the match ended in a draw.

England | 823/7d

England also recorded 823/7d against Pakistan in 2024 - their third-highest score and fourth overall in Test cricket. With this, England made it their third appearance in the top-five list.

Chasing Pakistan’s first innings tally of 556, England were well-served by Harry Brook, who scored a triple century (317) and Joe Root finished with a double (262). Both players were involved in a fourth wicket association of 454 runs and that too in just 522 balls that deflated Pakistan. Both players aggregated 46 fours and three sixes together.

The worn-out Pakistan could score only 220 runs in their second batting essay and were handed an innings and 49-run defeat by the visitors.

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