Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.

Sri Lanka downed New Zealand in the first T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. A cliinical bowling show helped the hosts bundle out the Kiwis for 135. Dunith Wellalage claimed 3/20 whereas Nuwan Thushara,

Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand from the New Zealand in Sri Lanka November 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Sri Lanka are ready to host New Zealand in a two-match T20I series, which will be followed by a three-game ODI affair.

Sri Lanka is all set to host New Zealand for a 2-match T20I series, with the first match scheduled for Saturday, November 9. Charith Asalanka will captain Sri Lanka, while Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand in the series. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant's controversial OUT decision not accepted by pandits, fans

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Charith Asalanka’s men are riding high with victories in 11 of their 14 bilateral series this year, including nine out of the last 10 on home soil. They had whitewashed New Zealand in a two-match Test series and will look to repeat that feat in the T20Is as well.