SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 1st ODI of New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

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Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SL vs NZ match.

Match Preview

The upcoming three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand begins on November 13 in Dambulla, following a thrilling T20I series that was leveled 1-1 after New Zealand’s narrow five-run win in the second T20I. The Black Caps, with key performances from Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Phillips, will look to continue their strong form into the 50-over format, following their Test series sweep against India.

Sri Lanka faces a significant challenge as they head into the ODI series without their key spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out due to injury. Their batting unit struggled during the T20Is, and while Pathum Nissanka has been in good touch, the likes of Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis need to step up if Sri Lanka hopes to compete against the in-form New Zealand side.

New Zealand, with a well-balanced squad, will aim to carry their momentum from recent successes and put up a dominant performance. This ODI series will be crucial for both teams as they look to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Match Details

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

New Zealand

Will Young, Mitch Hay (WK), Henry Nicholls, Jacob Duffy, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C),  Lockie Ferguson, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is known to favor spinners, making it a challenging surface for batters, especially in an ODI format. Based on recent T20I series, the surface tends to offer turn, which could lead to a low-scoring game.

With a target above 245 runs potentially being difficult to chase, teams winning the toss may opt to bat first to set a defendable total, taking advantage of the pitch’s spin-friendly conditions before it slows down further. The early stages of the match may offer some assistance to pacers, but spinners are expected to dominate as the game progresses.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records in T20Is

• Total Matches: 102
• Won by Sri Lanka: 41
• Won by New Zealand: 52
• No Result: 8

Player Stats (Last 5 ODI Matches)

Most Runs

Most Wickets

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
• All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Kusal Mendis, Dunith Wellalage
• Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

• Captain: Mitchell Santner
• Vice-Captain: Dunith Wellalage

SL vs NZ Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.

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