With the T20 World Cup 2024 just around the corner, Sri Lankan cricket team could use the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe as a great practice ahead of the marquee tournament. The first T20I takes place on January 14, the second T20I will be on Tuesday (January 16) before the final and third T20I to be held on Thursday (January 18). (More Cricket News)
Sri Lanka will be participating at the T20 World Cup 2024 whereas Zimbabwe will be watching from home after the latter missed out on a ticket to the USA and West Indies in the qualifying phase.
On the recent form, Sri Lanka lost an away series 1-2 to New Zealand wehreas Zimbabwe too lost a T20I series 1-2 to the Ireland. Both the sides will look to bounce back from their recent disappointments and will be led under new skippers in the 20-over format.
Sri Lanka will be led under spinner Wanindu Hasaranga whereas Zimbabwe's T20I skipper is Sikandar Raza. Hasaranga missed the ODI World Cup in India due to a fitness issue but returned back to action in the ODI series in sparkling fashion.
Squads:
Sri Lanka T20I squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera (wicketkeeper), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (subject to fitness), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya.
Zimbabwe T20I squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba.
Here is all you need to know ahead of the 1st SL Vs ZIM T20I Match:
When will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match take place?
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match will take place on Sunday, 14th January.
What time will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match begin?
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match will kickstart at 7:00 pm IST.
Where will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match take place?
The Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match will occur at R Premadasa Stadium.
How to watch Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match live in India?
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports network in India.
How to live stream the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match in India?
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match can be live streamed on SonyLiv and the FanCode app and website.
