SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The highly anticipated first ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is set to ignite the pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with both teams aiming for early dominance in this three-match series.

Sri Lanka, undefeated in their last 10 home games, will hope to leverage their knowledge of the local conditions. New Zealand, on the other hand, will need a powerful performance to overcome their historical challenges on Sri Lankan soil.

Match Details

Date: 13/11/2024
Time: 02:30 PM onwards (IST)
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Broadcast: SonyLive Network, Fancode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is known to be slow and spin-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 212 runs. Spinners have an advantage in the middle overs, while fast bowlers may find limited assistance. Teams chasing often have a better chance here, with about 57% of games won by the team batting second. Weather conditions include possible rain interruptions and temperatures between 27-30°C.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka enters this match with home advantage, winning 9 of their last 10 matches. Their top-order batsmen, Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando, are in form, with a solid middle order featuring Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Kamindu Mendis. Bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are expected to make a significant impact on the Dambulla pitch.

New Zealand

New Zealand faces a tough challenge, having struggled in ODIs in Sri Lanka. However, they have key players such as captain Mitchell Santner, openers Will Young and Mark Chapman, and power-hitter Glenn Phillips. Their bowling line-up includes Lockie Ferguson and spinners Santner and Ish Sodhi, who can exploit Dambulla’s spin-friendly conditions.

Key Players

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): Scored 310 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 31 and a strike rate of 133.62.
• Kusal Mendis (SL): Middle-order batsman with 286 runs in the last 10 games at an average of 31.78 and a strike rate of 118.18.
• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): Leading all-rounder with 17 wickets in the last 10 games and an economy of 7.82.
• Mark Chapman (NZ): Key middle-order batsman, scoring 131 runs in his last 7 matches with a strike rate of 142.39.
• Lockie Ferguson (NZ): Fast bowler with 7 wickets in the last 4 matches and an impressive economy of 4.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Kusal Mendis

Batters:

Pathum Nissanka, Henry Nicholls, Will Young

All-rounders:

Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers:

Maheesh Theekshana, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Welalage

Captain Choices:

Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner

Vice-Captain Choices:

Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips

Team News

No major injuries reported. Teams will make any necessary changes based on fitness updates.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka:

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Welalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

New Zealand:

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

Sri Lanka and New Zealand Full Squad

Sri Lanka:

Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Welalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young