The New Zealand vs England Test 2024 cricket series will start in Christchurch on Thursday, November 28.

As per the New Zealand vs England Test 2024 schedule, the first game of the three-match series will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

The second Test is scheduled to be held at the Basin Reserve in Wellington starting on December 6 while the third and final Test will take place at the Seddon Park in Hamilton beginning on December 14.

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

Currently ranked fifth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, New Zealand are placed fourth in the WTC 2023-25 standings with a point percentage of 54.55.

Led by Tom Latham, New Zealand will head into the Test series brimming with confidence after securing a historic 3-0 whitewash over Rohit Sharma’s men in India. 

Meanwhile, the hosts will need another clean sweep against England if they are to finish in the top two of the WTC standings and qualify for next year’s WTC final at Lord’s.

The New Zealand cricket team has received a massive boost with the return of their talismanic batter Kane Williamson who has recovered from his groin injury after he missed the Kiwis�series win over India last month.

Bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has earned his maiden Test call-up after his impressive performances at domestic level in New Zealand.

Spinner Mitchell Santner will miss the opening Test as he continues to recover from a side strain that he suffered in the third Test against India. He has been included in the squad for the second and third Tests.

However, the hosts will miss the services of their pacer Ben Sears and all-rounder Kyle Jamieson as they continue their rehabilitation.

Star pacer Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket at his home ground - Seddon Park in Hamilton.

On the other hand, the England cricket team will also play their final three Tests against New Zealand in the ongoing WTC cycle.

Having registered nine wins, nine losses and one draw, England are currently placed sixth in the WTC 2023-25 standings with a points percentage of 40.79.

Ranked fourth in the Test rankings, England have no chance of finishing in the top two of the WTC standings, but they could end New Zealand’s chances of qualifying for the WTC 2025 final.

Ahead of the three-match Test series, England have suffered a massive blow as wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has been ruled out from the series after sustaining a fractured right thumb during a net session in Queenstown.

Cox was in line to make his Test debut in place of Jamie Smith who is currently on paternity leave. Ollie Pope is now expected to take the gloves for the opening Test in Christchurch. 

All-rounder Jacob Bethell has earned his maiden call-up in red-ball cricket. The 21-year-old earlier made his white-ball debut against Australia in both ODIs and T20Is in September.

New Zealand vs England head-to-head in Test cricket

The New Zealand vs England Test head-to-head record favours the latter. England have won 52 of the 112 Tests that they have played against each other. New Zealand have registered just 13 victories so far. As many as 47 Tests have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met in cricket’s longest format, a two-match series ended 1-1 in New Zealand in February 2023.

Where to watch New Zealand vs England Test 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the New Zealand vs England Test 2024 series will be available on the Amazon Prime Video app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the New Zealand vs England Test 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

New Zealand vs England Test 2024 schedule and live match start times 

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, November 28 - Monday, December 2	New Zealand vs England, 1st Test	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	3:30 AM
Friday, December 6 - Tuesday, December 10	New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test	Basin Reserve, Wellington	3:30 AM
Saturday, December 14 - Wednesday, December 18	New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test	Seddon Park, Hamilton	3:30 AM

New Zealand vs England Test 2024 squads

New Zealand Test squad: Tom Latham (captain/wicket-keeper),Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd & 3rd Tests), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

England Test squad: Ben Stokes (captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope (wicket-keeper), Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes

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

India and New Zealand have played some memorable Test matches over the years right from the time they first met in Hyderabad in 1955 in a drawn encounter.

From then on, both sides have met in more than 60 matches in the longest format of the game. 

India and New Zealand also met each other in the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship at the Rose Bowl in Southampton in 2021 with the Kiwis winning the contest by eight wickets.

However, the overall Test head-to-head record is in India’s favour with 22 wins from 62 matches. While New Zealand have won 13 Tests, 27 games have ended in draws.

With that in mind, let us take a look at all the key India vs New Zealand Test records and stats in detail.

India vs New Zealand head-to-head in Tests

Matches	India won	New Zealand won	Draws
62	22	13	27

India vs New Zealand Test records and stats

Highest team total

New Zealand holds the record for the highest total in an innings in Test matches between the two sides with a mammoth 680/8d in a Wellington Test in 2014. India were leading by 246 runs after the first innings and knocking on the doors of a memorable overseas win after reducing the home side to 94/5 in the second innings.

But New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum’s excellent triple century (302) and his 352-run partnership with BJ Watling (124) for the sixth wicket changed the course of the game. Jimmy Neesham too scored an unbeaten century as the match ended in a draw.

India’s highest total against New Zealand stands at 583/7d which came in a Test match at Ahmedabad in 1999.

Lowest team total

The Indian cricket team holds the unwanted record for the lowest team total in India vs New Zealand Test fixture. India were bundled out for 46 against New Zealand in the first innings of the first Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in October 2024.

Electing to bat first, India lost wickets at regular intervals to record their lowest Test total at home. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 20 while Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) was the only other batter to reach double figures.

For New Zealand, Matt Henry was the wrecker-in-chief as he bagged a five-wicket haul while fast bowler William ORourke picked up four wickets.

Most Runs

Rahul Dravid leads the list of batters with the most runs in India-New Zealand Tests with 1,659 runs from 15 matches. 

The former India batter has scored six hundreds and six fifties from a total of 28 innings and has an impressive average of 63.80 against the Kiwis. Dravid’s 222 in a drawn test at Ahmedabad in 2003 is his highest individual score against New Zealand.

Sachin Tendulkar is second on the list of highest run scorers with a tally of 1,595 runs from 24 matches.

Most wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin leads the bowling charts in Test matches between India and New Zealand with 66 wickets from nine matches. The off-spinner has an impressive average of 15.43 runs per wicket and picks up a wicket every 35.71 balls.

Ashwin has six five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket match hauls against the Kiwis with best bowling figures of 7/59 in an innings, which came in an Indore test in 2016.

Sir Richard Hadlee is second on the list of bowlers with the most wickets with 65 wickets from 14 matches in India-New Zealand Tests.

Highest individual score

Brendon McCullum’s marathon knock of 302 off 559 balls in a Wellington Test in 2014, which powered New Zealand to their highest score in Tests against India, is the highest individual score by a batter in this fixture. His knock was studded with 32 fours and four sixes and lasted for five minutes under 13 hours.

Vinoo Mankad’s 231 in a Chennai Test in 1956 is the highest score by an Indian in this contest. 

Best bowling figures in an innings

Ajaz Patel holds the record for the best bowling figures in an innings in Tests between India and New Zealand. The left-arm spinner’s magical figures of 10/119 came in a Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021.

Though he picked up the wickets of all the Indian batters in the first innings of that match, New Zealand endured a batting collapse and lost the contest by 372 runs. Furthermore, he also took four Indian scalps in the second innings and finished with figures of 14/225, which is the best bowling figures in a match in India vs New Zealand Tests.

Former off-spinner S Venkataraghavan has the best bowling figures among Indian bowlers in India-New Zealand Test matches with his 8/72 coming in a Delhi Test in 1965.

Highest partnership

Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy’s 413-run partnership for the opening wicket in the fifth and final Test  of a five-match series in 1956 remains the highest partnership for any wicket in India-New Zealand Tests.

The openers made merry with Mankad (231) scoring a double hundred and Roy (173) scoring a big hundred to set up India’s huge win by an innings and 109 runs. Mankad struck 21 fours during his knock, while Pankaj Roy hit 12 boundaries.

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The India vs New Zealand Test 2024 series will start in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 16.

As per the India vs New Zealand Test 2024 schedule, both sides will compete in a three-match Test series, which is part of the ongoing ICC ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.

The opening India vs New Zealand 2024 Test will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The two sides will later travel to Pune to play the second Test scheduled to take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium starting on October 24.

The third and final Test will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai beginning on November 1.

Ranked second in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, the Indian cricket team is currently placed on top of the WTC 2023-25 standings.

Having registered eight wins, one draw and suffered two losses, India has accumulated 98 points with a points percentage of 74.24.

Ahead of the India vs New Zealand Test 2024 series, the hosts have announced a star-studded 15-man squad to be led by Rohit Sharma.

India’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named vice-captain of the Test team for the upcoming three-match series.

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal is the only player left out from India’s squad that defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the recently-concluded two-match Test series at home. 

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav are the spinners included in the spin-heavy bowling attack. In the pace bowling department, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and Bumrah will also play a key role.

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the pace bowling trio of Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna have been named in the travelling reserves.

On the other hand, inaugural WTC winners, the New Zealand cricket team is currently placed sixth in the WTC 2023-25 standings with three victories and five defeats.

Currently ranked sixth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, the Tom Latham-led New Zealand will aim to bounce back after going down 0-2 to Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series in Galle, Sri Lanka in September.

Meanwhile, the visitors have suffered a massive blow as their star batter Kane Williamson is likely to miss the first Test due to a groin injury.

Uncapped Mark Chapman has been included in New Zealand’s Test squad as a cover for Williamson.

Batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell could play in the first Test before returning home for the birth of his second child. Bracewell will be replaced by Ish Sodhi for the remainder of the Test series.

India vs New Zealand Test head-to-head

The India vs New Zealand Test head-to-head record favours the former. India have won 22 of the 62 Tests that they have played against New Zealand. The Kiwis have registered 13 victories over India in Test cricket. As many as 27 matches have ended in draws.�/span>

The last time these two sides met in cricket’s longest format, India secured a 1-0 win in a two-match Test series in 2021.

Where to watch India vs New Zealand Test 2024 series live

The India vs New Zealand Test 2024 series will be telecast live on Sports 18 and Colors Cineplex TV channels.

Live streaming of the India vs New Zealand Test 2024 series will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

India vs New Zealand 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, October 16 - Sunday, October 20	India vs New Zealand, 1st Test	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	9:30 AM
Thursday, October 24 - Monday, October 28	India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune	9:30 AM
Friday, November 1 - Tuesday, November 5	India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	9:30 AM

India vs New Zealand Test 2024 squads

India Test squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep 

Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna

New Zealand Test squad: Tom Latham (captain/wicket-keeper), Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series 2024 will start in Galle on September 18.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play a two-match Test series which is scheduled to kick start on Wednesday at 10:00 AM IST. Live streaming and telecast for the series, which will be part of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, will be available in India.

The first Test will run from September 18 to September 23 and it will be a rare six-day match with a rest day pitted in between. The rest day will fall on Saturday, September 21 with Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka slated for that day.

The second and final Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test match will be played between September 26 and 30. Both matches will be held at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka come into the series after an eight-wicket win in the third Test against England at the Oval. However, they lost the three-match series 1-2 to the home side. 

Sri Lanka have retained almost the same side that travelled to England for the Test series with the exception of Kasun Rajitha and Nisala Tharaka who have been omitted. Top-order batter Oshada Fernando also comes into the side in place of Nishan Madushka.

New Zealand, meanwhile, lost important game time in the sub-continent as their only Test match against Afghanistan got washed out in Greater Noida last week. The Kiwis last played a Test match in March 2024 in a 0-2 series loss at home to Australia. 

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the New Zealand team as they bid for a first Test series win in Sri Lanka after a gap of 40 years with their last series win on the island nation coming in 1984. 

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra are all part of a strong New Zealand squad that will take the field in Sri Lanka.

New Zealand are currently ranked third in the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table whereas Sri Lanka are in the fifth spot.

As far as the ICC Test rankings are concerned, New Zealand are in fifth spot, one position above Sri Lanka in sixth.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head in Tests

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played each other in 38 Test matches with the latter having an upper hand in the head-to-head record with 18 wins. Sri Lanka have won on nine occasions while 11 matches ended in draws. 

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs when the sides last met in Wellington in March 2023. New Zealand have also won a Test against Sri Lanka in each of their last two tours which had ended in 1-1 draws.

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

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
September 18-23	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test	Galle International Stadium, Galle	10:00 AM
September 26-30	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test	Galle International Stadium, Galle	10:00 AM

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

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD channels in India

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

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tests 2024 squads

Sri Lanka Test squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake, Jeffrey Vandersay

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell, 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

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