It is the end of the T20I series, of course new Zealand won 2-1, attention now shifts to the ODI series Sri Lanka tour to New Zealand 2024-2025.
In the ODI format, the Blackcaps are currently ranked 5th in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, while Sri Lanka are close at 6th. This promises to be an exciting and highly contested battle between the two rival sides.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, ODI 1:
- Day and time: January 4; 10:00 pm GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 3:30 am IST (January 5)
- PlaceLocation: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve matches in Wellington promise a battle between bat and ball. With a green color and healthy grass, the surface is expected to provide early movement and speed, providing the necessary support for fast runners in the first stages. Although hitting is difficult in the beginning, the court can be settled, which makes scoring easier as the game progresses.
Teams who win the toss can choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early action. However, the first strike can also yield more if the initial hurdles are managed well. Spinners will not get much support from the top and need to rely on a variety of skills to make an impact.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: To Mendi
- Strikers: Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
- All rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Mitchell Santner (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Option 2: Daryl Mitchell (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Predictions:
Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today's match (January 4, 10:00 pm GMT):
Groups:
new ZealandWill Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Asisal Methnindus, Kumindu Mendindi Wellage, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga