Wed Sep 18 04:41:01 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and New Zealand Face Off in First Test Match
**Galle, Sri Lanka** – The first Test match of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024, kicked off today at the Galle International Stadium. The match began at 10:00 AM local time, with both teams eager to make their mark.
Sri Lanka will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva, while New Zealand will be captained by Tim Southee. Both teams have announced their playing elevens, with key players like Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) and Kane Williamson, Devon Conway (New Zealand) taking the field.
Early in the match, Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hit a boundary off Tim Southee, showcasing a promising start.
Stay tuned for live updates and the latest score from this exciting first Test match.
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