Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I - When and where to watch, live streaming in HD on OTT, venue and more

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are set to engage in a three-match T20I series, with the 1st being played on Sunday. The host nation demonstrated their dominance over the visitors in the ODI series, securing a 2-0 victory. While the second game was closely contested, Sri Lanka asserted their superiority in the third match.

In the final ODI, Wanindu Hasaranga made a remarkable comeback, claiming a seven-wicket haul and playing a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's eight-wicket triumph. With the responsibility of leading the Sri Lankan team in the T20I series, Hasaranga faces a substantial challenge ahead.

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Zimbabwe will be under the captaincy of Sikandar Raza, who has earned 14 Player of the Match awards in T20Is over the last 18 months. He is expected to play a crucial dual role as both a spinner and a batter.

Head-to-head: Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have clashed three times, with the former side emerging victorious on all three occasions. 

Ahead of the 1st T20I between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, here are the live streaming, timing and telecast details:

When will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match take place?

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match will occur on Sunday, January 14.

What time will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match begin?

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match will kickstart at 7:00 PM IST.

Where will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match take place?

The Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match will occur at R Premadasa Stadium.

How to watch Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match live in India?

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports network in India.

How to live stream the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe 1st T20I cricket match in India?

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe's 1st T20I cricket match can be live-streamed on SonyLiv and the FanCode app and website.

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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Probable XIs:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine, Tony Munyonga, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu.

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande (wk), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Luke Jongwe, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava