This will be the first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will host this game, which will be played at 2:30 PM IST on November 13th, 2024. The T20I series between the both teams ended in 1-1.
Sri Lanka has been in terrific form lately. First, they defeated India and followed it by defeating the West Indies. Their players understand the conditions well and they’ve performed as a team. The likes of Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis have been the key players for the hosts.
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be confident as a team after their win in the second T20I a couple of days ago. ODIs will be a big challenge for them as the conditions are expected to aid the spinners. Run-scoring will be demanding. The likes of Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Will Young and others will have to be on their toes.
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Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls/Dean Foxcroft, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Josh Clarkson/Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne
The pitch is expected to be on the slower side. There will be ample help for the spinners. It will be difficult to bat on as the game progresses. Scores in the range of 240-260 are expected. Teams may prefer batting first.
Scattered Thunderstorms are expected during the game. There are 47% chance of rain. The temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius.
Top Player Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Kusal Mendis (SL)
Michael Bracewell (NZ)
Jeffrey Vandersay (SL)
Glenn Phillips (NZ)
Mitchell Santner (NZ)
Dunith Wellalage (SL)
Mitch Hay (NZ)
Sri Lanka will be the favourites to win this game. They know their conditions well and it might take some time for the Kiwi players to get used to it. Sri Lanka also has a more balanced side.