Sri Lanka continues its home dominance. While the pitch was turning their batters found it easy to make runs with both Avishka Fernando and Kusal Perara getting hundreds. Rain reduced the contest but New Zealand and their youngsters got a glimpse of the white-ball challenge they can face in the upcoming two games.

SL vs NZ Match Details

Date: November 17th, 2024

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele

SL vs NZ Weather Report

There is some rain forecast during the game with 40% rain predicted. 

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

Pallekele has been on the drier side and batting first is a better choice with a lot of spin in the middle overs.

SL vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Will Young, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffey

SL Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarwickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madhushanka

SL vs NZ Key Players

Mitchell Santner

Fitness permitting, Mitchell Santner will be coming into the upcoming game with a lot of confidence. As a bowler he turned a corner in Test Cricket and his spin will be with a lot more bite now that he finally conquered the subcontinent challenge.

Dunith Wellalage

While Wellalage has not played much in T20Is, his ODI Experience has made him a force at home. He is a very good spinner and has shown that he can choke oppositions with ease making him one to watch.

SL vs NZ Match Tips

Recent events will keep New Zealand full of confidence but Sri Lanka's recent run at home has been pretty solid as well.

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match