It’s been a memorable few months for New Zealand, with their women’s team winning the T20 World Cup followed by a historic whitewash of India in India. Now, with the men’s squad returning to Asia for the white-ball leg of their tour, they face Sri Lanka in a two-match T20I series. Led by Mitchell Santner, this new-look Kiwi team enters as underdogs, just as their women’s team and Test squad did in recent months. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, under the guidance of coach Sanath Jayasuriya, are on the rise after their victories over the West Indies. The stage is set in Dambulla for an exciting series – stay tuned for toss and team updates!
