The schedule for the tri-nations T20I series involving Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh has been revised and the tournament will now be held from March 6 to 18. The tournament was earlier slated to take place from March 8 to 20.
Named the Nidahas Trophy, the series marks the completion of 70 years of Sri Lanka’s independence and will see the
hosts take on India in the opening match.
The tournament follows a round-robin format where in each team will play twice each against the remaining sides with the top two teams progressing to the finals on March 18.
All seven matches will be played at the R. Premadasa stadium in Colombo.
The hosts will take on India in the opening clash.
REVISED SCHEDULE
March 6: Sri Lanka vs India
March 8: Bangladesh vs India
March 10: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
March 12: Sri Lanka vs India
March 14: India vs Bangladesh
March 16: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
March 18: Finals