SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI For 1st T20I Match

SL vs NZ Match Preview

Sri Lanka will look to keep their winning streak going when they face New Zealand in the first T20I of the series on Saturday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. Sri Lanka has performed admirably in all formats under new coach Sanath Jayasuriya. Captain Charith Asalanka is hoping that his team can deliver a clinical performance with both bat and ball in this match. New Zealand, on the other hand, will make their return to the T20 format after nearly five months away. Interim captain of the team Mitchell Santner will be hoping the team can adjust to the conditions and put on a good show against the Islanders.

SL vs NZ Match Details

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla

Date & Time: 09th November 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	327
Avg 2nd inn score	294
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The weather is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear for the five-day test, with light winds at times. It should be a pleasant morning session.

SL vs NZ Last Five Matches

NZ ( New Zealand )	W W W L L
SL ( Sri Lanka )	L W W W W

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	21	4	17	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Santner (captain), Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis will be one of their reliable batters who can adjust to the needs of the game.
• Nuwan Thushara – Nuwan Thushara will be most effective with the new ball and Pathirana is more of a death-overs specialist.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Mark Chapman – Mark Chapman impressed with a man-of-the-match performance, notching up his first hundred against India in the second innings and seeing off the chase in the fourth match.
• Mitchell Santner – He would have learned a lot about captaincy after playing under MS Dhoni’s leadership in the Indian Premier League. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka(VC), Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Mitchell Santner(C), Michael Bracewell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips(VC), Mitchell Hay, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Lockie Ferguson, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner

Vice-captain – Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs NZ Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, hosts Sri Lanka will be favorites to defeat New Zealand. With Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga in excellent form this year, the team management will be hoping for a strong performance in this home fixture. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.