Wellington's Basin Reserve will witness an enthralling first ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on January 5thstarting at 5:45 AM IST.
Get the best of NZ vs SL Dream11 predictionfantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for the first ODI match of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL Match Preview:
Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand switches to the ODI format after an exciting T20I series in which New Zealand secured a 3-0 win. The teams are now set to face each other in a three-match ODI series starting on the 5thth from January at Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand team while Charith Asalanka will captain the Sri Lankan team. Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry are among the key players for New Zealand. On the other hand, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are vital for Sri Lanka.
These two teams have faced each other 105 times in ODIs, with New Zealand winning 52 matches and Sri Lanka triumphing in 43 games. A closely contested series is expected as both teams aim to start the new year on a strong note.
Record vs NZ vs SL:
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TEAMS |
Matches Won |
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new zealand |
52 |
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Sri Lanka |
43 |
NZ vs SL weather and pitch report:
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Temperature |
14°C |
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Weather forecast |
Light rain |
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Pitch behavior |
Friendly with bat |
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Best suited for |
pace |
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Average first half score |
283 |
Track Team Record:
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records |
Poor |
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% winning |
10% |
NZ vs SL Playing 11s (predicted):
New Zealand play 11: Tom Latham (week), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner ©, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka ©, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Tips:
Captain Picks:
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Charith Asalanka – He is a left-handed batsman and right-handed bowler from Sri Lanka. |
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Top Picks:
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Daryl Mitchell – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. |
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Rachin Ravindra – He is a left handed batsman and left arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. |
Budget choices:
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Lahiru Kumara – He is a right arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka who will come in handy when bowling first. |
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from New Zealand. |
NZ vs SL captain and vice-captain picks:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
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vice captain |
Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- universal – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Where in Mendi
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- universal – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Sri Lanka 1st ODI in New Zealand 2024 Players to avoid:
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played |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (Last match) |
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Avishka Fernando |
6.0 credits |
THAT |
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Mark Chapman |
7.0 credits |
THAT |
Today's NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Sri Lanka 1st ODI in New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
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SL Captain's Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Pathum Nissanka |
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Pic Pics |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL match winner prediction:
Considering the combination and strength of the team, New Zealand is expected to win this game.