Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 Series 2013 Schedule


Whenever the two rivals New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet, it is the test of the mettle between the two sides. Both are evenly matched, although the latter would be feeling more at ease because they are playing the series at home. It is bilateral series and is scheduled on 10th November. The series would be quite interesting and would go a long way in captivating the imagination of the users. The schedule would come to close on 21st of November. There are two T 20 matches that could set the pulse racing to a great extent.

The series is organized because it is the part of the future cricket program of the ICC. On the 19th of November, the event would be organized at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Since it is a night match, it will be played in the floodlight and would go a long way in creating an instant impression on the audience. The tickets are available at the seatwave.com. Since all the tickets would be sold, it is important to buy them one month prior to the match. Last time when New Zealand and Sri Lanka met in the world cup it was a wonderful match and the latter romped home with an 8 wicket win.

At Cardiff in the ICC champions trophy both teams again locked horns and gave a scintillating display of cricket. Sri Lanka batted first in the match and made a very low score in the vicinity of 138 runs in the allotted 37.5 over. Sangkara hit painstaking knock of 68 in 161 balls which went a long way in adding respectability to the total. MC Clenaghan was the most successful bowler who took 4 wickets by giving off only 43 runs. Similarly Dilshan also made 20 runs to provide a wonderful partnership to Sri Lanka. In response, New Zealand was off to a shaky start and lost a few wickets in the initial over.

Ronchi was dismissed at the score of 14 however Guptill stayed at the wicket and scored steady 25 runs. The run proved crucial later on as McCullum also hit 32 to overhaul the target. Malinga from the Sri Lankan team bowled his heart out and plucked in 4 wickets nevertheless he could not prevent the New Zealand team to win the match by one wicket. It was a wonderful performance by both the team but nothing much separated them from one another.

Once you buy the tickets online, they will be delivered to you by international courier. The first T20 is to be played in the stadium of Kandy and at 19:00 local time. Since the match is scheduled at night, it will be played under the floodlights. One can brace up for the excitement because it would set the pulse racing. There are many players in both the sides that continue to fascinate the imagination of the people.
Series Result Sri Lanka-1, New Zealand-0; Sri Lanka won the series by 1-0
Start Date 2013-11-19
End Date 2013-11-21

Schedule

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20 Match 2013
Match 1
Date - 2013-11-19
Day - Tuesday
Time - 19:00(Local)

Scorecard
Sri Lanka
New Zealand Venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Match 2013
Match 2
Date - 2013-11-21
Day - Thursday
Time - 19:00(Local)

Scorecard
Sri Lanka
Player of the Match
Kusal Janith Perera
New Zealand Venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Teams
Sri Lanka New Zealand

Squad

Sri Lanka Team Squad
Ajantha Mendis Kusal Janith Perera Lahiru Thirimanne Kumar Sangakkara
Suranga Lakmal Nuwan Kulasekara Tillakaratne Dilshan Dinesh Chandimal
Angelo Mathews Mahela Jayawardene Sachithra Senanayake Lasith Malinga
Thisara Perera Seekkuge Prasanna Ramith Rambukwella

New Zealand Team Squad
Kane Williamson Ian Butler Tom Latham Hamish Rutherford
Grant Elliott Andrew Ellis Mitchell McClenaghan Nathan McCullum
Jimmy Neesham Colin Munro Kyle Mills Luke Ronchi
Neil Broom Corey Anderson Adam Milne Rob Nicol
Anton Devcich