Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I: The first match of the three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka cricket team and New Zealand cricket team is to be played today i.e. on 9 November. This match between the two teams will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Sri Lanka has been performing brilliantly at home since the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka recently defeated West Indies 2-1 in the T20 series and ODI series. In such a situation, once again the Sri Lankan team is ready to give a tough challenge to New Zealand. On the other hand, the New Zealand team will enter this series after defeating India 3-0 in the Test series.

SL vs NZ T20I Series Squads

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka , 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, Asitha Fernando.

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

Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The Dambulla pitch is usually spinner-friendly as it has a dry surface and low bounce. Therefore, scoring runs can prove to be a bit challenging for the batsmen. Apart from this, the new ball can also provide swing to the fast bowlers in the initial overs. However, since this is a night game, the ball can come on the bat better. The one who wins the toss can decide to bowl first.

Dambulla Weather Report
Dambulla is expected to receive continuous rain for the next few days and 30-40 percent rainfall is expected on Saturday as well. The maximum temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius, humidity will be between 75 to 80 percent and the wind speed will be 10 km/hr.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in T20I
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have faced each other 23 times in T20 matches. New Zealand seems to have the upper hand in this. New Zealand has won 13 matches. While Sri Lanka has won 9 matches. Apart from this, one match was inconclusive. This shows that the Kiwi team is stronger. However, it will not be so easy to defeat Sri Lanka in its home ground.

Broadcast and Streaming Details
The first T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand can be watched on TV on Sony Sports Networks channels and online on FanCode along with Sony Liv app and website. The match will start at 7 PM IST.