Sri Lanka will aim for a strong start to their New Zealand tour as they face the hosts in the opening T20I of a three-match series. The first match is set for Saturday, December 28, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The visitors have shown promising form, winning both their warm-up games convincingly. In the first match against a New Zealand XI, Sri Lanka secured a dominant 7-wicket victory by bowling out the hosts for just 94 runs and chasing the target in under 11 overs.
SL vs NZ 1st T20I weather report?
The temperature is expected to reach a high of 21 degrees, with a low of 13 degrees. However, the key concern is whether the full game will proceed as planned. Unfortunately, rain is forecast for match day, Sunday (November 20).
There is a 17% chance of thunderstorms and a 49% chance of rain, with 7.6 mm expected to fall. Light showers are predicted in the morning, intensifying as the day goes on. At best, we may witness a shortened match due to the weather conditions.
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head in T20Is
Out of the 25 matches played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, New Zealand has won 14, while Sri Lanka has won 10. There has been 1 match with no result.
| Matches | New Zealand won | Sri Lanka won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 14 | 10 | 1 |
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