Sri Lanka faces New Zealand in the first ODI at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on 13th November at 2:30 PM IST.
Get the best SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs NZ Match Preview:
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand series will commence with the first ODI. A total of 3 ODIs will be played as part of this tour.
Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lankan side. Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand team. Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, and Akila Dananjaya are among the key players from the Sri Lankan side. On the other hand, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Santner are among the vital players from the Kiwi team.
These two teams have played a total of 102 games against each other in the ODI format so far, where New Zealand won 52 matches while Sri Lanka won 41 games. Another thrilling contest is anticipated here between these two sides.
SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Sri Lanka |
52 |
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New Zealand |
41 |
SL vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
27°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Spin |
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Average 1st innings score |
251 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
44% |
SL vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Avishka Fernando
- Kamindu Mendis
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Charith Asalanka ©
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Asitha Fernando
New Zealand Playing 11:
- Henry Nicholls
- Will Young
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitch Hay (wk)
- Josh Clarkson
- Mitchell Santner ©
- Ish Sodhi
- Adam Milne
- Jacob Duffy
Hot Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He has been a consistent performer for his side and can come in handy here as well. |
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Charith Asalanka is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Top Picks:
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Dunith Wellalage is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. |
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Mitchell Santner is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. |
Budget Picks:
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Michael Bracewell is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand. |
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Ish Sodhi is a right-arm leg-break bowler from New Zealand. He will be eyeing to net crucial scalps in the middle overs. |
SL vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Charith Asalanka |
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Vice-Captain |
Mitchell Santner & Dunith Wellalage |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Will Young
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka (c)
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage (vc), Kamindu Mendis, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Zak Foulkes
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Tim Robinson |
6.5 credits |
NA |
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Kusal Perera |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Charith Asalanka |
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Punt Picks |
Zak Floukes and Will Young |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-4-5-1 |
SL vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
