Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) 1st ODI LIVE Cricket Score Card HIGHLIGHTS: The first ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. The Indian Express brings you the latest updates and key events from the game.
Hat-trick hero Lockie ruled out
Days after his hat-trick in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka with a calf injury. Adam Milne has been called up to replace the 33-year-old Ferguson in the squad.
SL aim to continue good run
A thrilling T20I series sets the stage for a three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, starting Wednesday. While Sri Lanka, led by coach Sanath Jayasuriya, is riding high on recent successes, New Zealand, depleted by the absence of key players, will face a stern test against a strong Sri Lankan side, particularly their spin bowlers.
SQUADS
New Zealand Squad: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay(w), Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohamed Shiraz.
