The first T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be a highly anticipated encounter at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 28th, kicking off at 11:45 AM IST. This match will be a testament to the teams’ skills. Both teams will seek to establish a winning momentum.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL Match Preview:
Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand will begin on the 28th of December, featuring a total of 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs. The University Oval, Dunedin, will host the first T20I of this series.
Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lankan side, while Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand team. Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana are among the key players for Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Matt Henry will be crucial for New Zealand.
These two teams have faced each other in 25 T20Is, with New Zealand winning 14 matches and Sri Lanka securing 10 victories. A closely contested game is expected between these two competitive sides.
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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New Zealand |
14 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
NZ vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
177 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
33% |
NZ vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka ©, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
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Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. |
Top Picks:
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Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. |
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Charith Asalanka – He is a left-handed batsman and |
Budget Picks:
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand. |
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Nuwan Thushara – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from Sri Lanka who will be important pick while bowling first. |
NZ vs SL Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Mitchell Santner |
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Vice-Captain |
Rachin Ravindra & Charith Asalanka |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Rachin Ravindra (vc)
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Charith Asalanka
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Kamindu Menis, Pathum Nissanka, Rachin Ravindra
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Charith Asalanka (vc)
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Mark Chapman |
7.0 credits |
NA |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mitchell Santner |
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Punt Picks |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team’s combination and strength, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
