NEW DELHI: New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches starting on Wednesday in Galle. The New Zealand team aims to recover from the disappointment of their abandoned match against Afghanistan.
The pitch in Galle is expected to favour spinners, which could benefit the home side. However, New Zealand has performed well in similar conditions. Sri Lanka last won a series against New Zealand in 2009, and the last two series in Sri Lanka, in 2012 and 2019, both ended in 1-1 draws.
New Zealand has brought in retired Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath to assist their players. However, the weather forecast is unfavourable for the match, mirroring the conditions during New Zealand's washed-out Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida last week.
Sri Lanka has promoted Kamindu Mendis up the batting order for the two-Test series. Mendis had a successful tour of England, scoring a century and two half-centuries. Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya said that it was time to move Mendis from No. 7 to No. 5 in the lineup.
In the World Test Championship , New Zealand is currently third in the standings, behind India and Australia, while Sri Lanka is in fifth place.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand squad:
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews , Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Kusal Mendis (wkt), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando.
New Zealand: Tim Southee (capt), Tom Blundell (wkt), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson , Will Young.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand officials:
When to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test match?
The 1st Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is set to be held at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. The match will start at 10 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test match?
Sony Sports network will broadcast the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match live on television. Cricket enthusiasts can tune in to watch the game on Sony Sports channels.
Where to live stream Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be accessible both on television and online platforms. In India, the match can be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on the FanCode app and website.
Fans can tune in to these platforms to watch the game live.
The pitch in Galle is expected to favour spinners, which could benefit the home side. However, New Zealand has performed well in similar conditions. Sri Lanka last won a series against New Zealand in 2009, and the last two series in Sri Lanka, in 2012 and 2019, both ended in 1-1 draws.
New Zealand has brought in retired Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath to assist their players. However, the weather forecast is unfavourable for the match, mirroring the conditions during New Zealand's washed-out Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida last week.
Sri Lanka has promoted Kamindu Mendis up the batting order for the two-Test series. Mendis had a successful tour of England, scoring a century and two half-centuries. Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya said that it was time to move Mendis from No. 7 to No. 5 in the lineup.
In the World Test Championship , New Zealand is currently third in the standings, behind India and Australia, while Sri Lanka is in fifth place.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand squad:
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews , Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Kusal Mendis (wkt), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando.
New Zealand: Tim Southee (capt), Tom Blundell (wkt), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson , Will Young.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand officials:
- Umpires: Michael Gough and Ahsan Raza
- Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
When to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test match?
The 1st Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is set to be held at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. The match will start at 10 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test match?
Sony Sports network will broadcast the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match live on television. Cricket enthusiasts can tune in to watch the game on Sony Sports channels.
Where to live stream Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be accessible both on television and online platforms. In India, the match can be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on the FanCode app and website.
Fans can tune in to these platforms to watch the game live.
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