SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024, 1st T20I
The first T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, December 28. Ahead of this exciting 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 two teams played a T20I series in November. Both won one match each, resulting in a series draw. New Zealand won the second T20I by a small margin of five runs as they were able to restrict Sri Lanka to only 103 runs while they were chasing a target of 108.
The two teams have played a total of 25 head-to-head matches. New Zealand have won 14 matches, while Sri Lanka managed to win 10 matches. One match ended in a no result.
SL vs NZ Match Details
The first T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will be played on December 28 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The game is set to take place at 11:45 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SL vs NZ, 1st T20I Match
Date and Time: 28th December, 2024, 11:45 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui 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. Batting is relatively easier in the second innings as cracks starts opening.
SL vs NZ Form Guide
SL - L W
NZ - W L
SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
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Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
NZ Playing XI
No injury updates
Mitchell Hay (wk), Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry
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 1842 runs in just 75 T20I matches. Kusal Perera is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order in today's match.
Batters
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Rachin Ravindra has smashed 231 runs and taken 13 wickets in 23 T20I matches. Pathum Nissanka is another good batter pick for today's match. He has smashed 1593 runs in just 59 T20I matches.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Mitchell Santner and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Wanindu Hasaranga was in exceptional form in the T20I series. He has also smashed 706 runs and taken 125 wickets in 76 T20I matches. Daryl Mitchell is another good all-rounder pick for today's match.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Mahesh Theekshana. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets on this pitch. Matheesha Pathirana has already taken 28 wickets in 17 T20I matches. Matt Henry is another good bowler pick for today's match. He looked in decent form in the recent T20 matches.
SL vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is the most 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 also smashed 706 runs and taken 125 wickets in 76 T20I matches.
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra 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. He will bat in the top order and might bowl a few overs. He has smashed 231 runs and taken 13 wickets in 23 T20I matches.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs NZ, 1st T20I Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Kusal Mendis
Mitchell Santner
Daryl Mitchell
Rachin Ravindra
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: R Ravindra, G Phillips, P Nissanka
All-rounders: M Santner, W Hasaranga, D Mitchell, C Asalanka
Bowlers: M Theekshana, M Pathirana, M Henry
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, K Perera
Batters: R Ravindra, G Phillips, P Nissanka
All-rounders: M Santner, W Hasaranga, D Mitchell
Bowlers: J Duffy, M Pathirana, M Henry