Wed Sep 18 06:58:22 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and New Zealand Face Off in Two-Match Test Series

**Galle, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka and New Zealand, both strong contenders for the World Test Championship final, will clash in a two-match Test series beginning on September 18th at the Galle Cricket Club.

The series marks a return to action for Sri Lanka after their recent 1-2 series loss to England at home. While the Sri Lankan team will be hoping to bounce back with renewed confidence, New Zealand’s preparations were disrupted by rain during their one-off Test against Afghanistan in India. The match was ultimately abandoned without a ball being bowled due to poor outfield and drainage conditions.

**First Test Details:**

* **Date:** September 18th (Wednesday)
* **Venue:** Galle Cricket Club, Sri Lanka
* **Time:** 10:00 AM (IST)

**How to Watch:**

Fans in India can catch the live streaming of the series on SonyLiv and FanCode. The matches will also be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network.

**Squads:**

**Sri Lanka:** Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (w), Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Prabath Jayasuriya, Oshada Fernando.

**New Zealand:** Devon Conway, Tom Latham (w), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke.

This series promises to be an exciting battle between two of the world’s best Test teams. With both sides aiming to prove their credentials, fans are in for a treat of thrilling cricket action.

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