T20I: In the cricket environment, Sri Lanka announced a strong team for the New Zealand T20I series: In the year 2024, there is some competition going on between all the countries in the international sports environment. Sri Lanka has announced a 16-member T20 team for the upcoming New Zealand tour, which will be captained by Charith Aslanka.
This is the same team that participated in the home T20 series against New Zealand in November and no changes have been made to it. The selectors have retained it, expressing confidence in this team.
This tour includes a series of three T20 matches and three ODIs. Sri Lanka will have this opportunity to perform better against the strong New Zealand team on their home ground.
The T20 team includes key players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana, who can play an important role in the success of the team. There will also be a lot of expectations from young players like Mathisha Pathirana and experienced batsman Kusal Perera.
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Sri Lanka’s T20I squad against New Zealand
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando.
The Sri Lankan team will leave for New Zealand on Friday, December 20. The first match of the T20 series will be played in Mount Maunganui on December 28.
On December 30, the second match will take place there, and on January 2, the third Twenty20 match will take place in Nelson. Following this, on January 5, 8, and 11, the two sides will play each other in three ODIs.
New Zealand T20 series schedule:
1st T20: December 28, Mount Maunganui
2nd T20: December 30, Mount Maunganui
3rd T20: January 2, Nelson
This tour will be an important opportunity for Sri Lanka to prove their potential and show their dominance on the international stage. Fans will have high expectations from captain Asalanka and other players.
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Source: ICC
