SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI
The first ODI of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Wednesday, November 13. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
The T20I series between these two teams ended in a tie as both teams won one match each. New Zealand won the secod T20I by five runs. They played their last ODI series against Bangladesh back in December 2023 and won 2-1. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, won their recent ODI series against West Indies by 2-1.
The two teams have played a total of 102 head-to-head matches. New Zealand have won 52 times, while Sri Lanka have managed to win 41 matches. One match ended in a tie while eight matches ended without a result.
SL vs NZ Match Details
The first ODI of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on November 13 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Match
Date and Time: 13th November, 2024, 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. The T20I series between these two teams was played at this venue, so fans can expect a used pitch where spinners might get a lot of assistance.
SL vs NZ Form Guide
SL - L W W
NZ - L W W
SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
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Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka
NZ Playing XI
Lockie Ferguson is unavailable
Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls
SL vs NZ Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He has scored 4034 runs in just 136 ODI matches. Sadeera Samarawickrama is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order in today's match.
Batters
Charith Asalanka
Glenn Phillips and Charith Asalanka are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Charith Asalanka has scored 2112 runs and taken 12 wickets in 65 ODI matches. Pathum Nissanka is another good batter pick for today's match. He has scored 2382 runs in just 59 ODI matches.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Mitchell Santner and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Hasaranga was in exceptional form in the T20I series. He has also scored 919 runs and taken 93 wickets in 58 ODI matches. Dunith Wellalage is another good all-rounder pick for today's match.
Bowlers
Mahesh Theekshana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Dilshan Madushanka and Mahesh Theekshana. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets on this pitch. Theekshana has taken 60 wickets in 45 ODI matches. Zak Foulkes is another good bowler pick for today's match. He looked in decent form in the recent T20I series.
SL vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is a crucial pick from Sri Lanka as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has scored 919 runs and taken 93 wickets in 58 ODI matches.
Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner is one of the best picks from the New Zealand squad. He is in top form and expected to play a crucial role both with bat and ball. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs on this turning pitch. He has scored 1355 runs and taken 107 wickets in just 104 ODI matches.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Match
Charith Asalanka
Dunith Wellalage
Wanindu Hasaranga
Kusal Mendis
Mitchell Santner
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis
Batters: C Asalanka, G Phillips, P Nissanka, W Young
All-rounders: M Santner, M Bracewell, W Hasaranga, K Mendis, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Theekshana
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama
Batters: C Asalanka, G Phillips, M Chapman
All-rounders: M Santner, M Bracewell, W Hasaranga, K Mendis, D Wellalage
Bowlers: D Madushanka