Welcome to the live coverage of the first T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka being played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturdaycrown89, December 28. Follow the live scores and ball-by-ball commentary from the NZ Vs SL, 1st game, right here (More Cricket News)

The hosts come into the contest after their 1-2 Test series loss to England, while the tourists Sri Lanka entering the contest with a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in Tests, away from home.

New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay(w), Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Bevon Jacobs

After a goalless first quarter, Korea struck just 36 seconds into the second quarter with Jungjun Lee finding the net due to a mistake from Pakistan goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiyaq Khan. The goal remained the difference between the two teams till the half-time.

BY Outlook Sports Desk

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Avishka Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Binura Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal

Where to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match in India?

The 1st New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Simultaneouslycrown89, one can live stream the NZ vs SL 1st T20I on the SonyLiv app and website.