Sat Nov 09 18:17:42 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Edges New Zealand in First T20I Despite Rain Threat
Dambulla, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I of the two-match series, played under the threat of rain in Dambulla on Saturday.
The hosts, riding high on their recent successes with 11 wins out of 14 bilateral series this year, relied heavily on their spin attack. However, captain Charith Asalanka acknowledged the potential impact of rain on their strategy, hinting at the possibility of deploying an extra seamer if the weather persisted.
Heavy rain has plagued Sri Lanka in recent weeks, causing widespread floods and forcing school closures in Colombo. The downpour also disrupted the three-match ODI series against West Indies last month.
Despite the weather concerns, the match provided a captivating spectacle, with Asalanka’s team securing a convincing win.
The second T20I will be unavailable for live telecast in India, but fans can catch the live stream on the FanCode app and website, with the match scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
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