The Only T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Pallekele was abandoned due to intermittent showers. It was an on and off evening at Pallekele with just the 16 overs of action taking place.
Angelo Mathews has been named as Sri Lanka’s new T20I Captain with the Board appointing him for a period of 1 year. Speedster Lasith Malinga has been named as Mathews’ deputy.