SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today, 1st ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report: New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

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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SL vs NZ: Probable Playing XIs

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

SL vs NZ: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

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)

• Kusal Mendis will keep the wickets and bat at 3 for Sri Lanka. He has been in good form and will be a top fantasy pick.

• He has scored 525 runs in 15 ODIs this year at an average of 40.40 including 5 fifties to his name.

Michael Bracewell (NZ)

• Michael Bracewell will bat in the middle order and is expected to bowl his full quota.

• He will be a key player for the Kiwis as there are plenty of lefty batters in Sri Lanka. Bracewell will fetch points with both bat and ball.

Jeffrey Vandersay (SL)

• Jeffrey Vandersay is expected to play this game in Hasaranga’s absence. He is a wicket-taker and can be a game-changer in fantasy cricket.

• He has 11 wickets in 4 games this year including a 6-fer against India earlier this year. 

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Glenn Phillips (NZ)

• Glenn Phillips will bat in the middle order and is expected to bowl 8-10 overs in this match. 

• He picked up 3 wickets in the last T20I game and won the match for his side. Phillips will be a top C/VC option.  

Mitchell Santner (NZ)

• Mitchell Santner will be an important player for his side with both bat and ball. He has been in excellent form lately.  

• Santner is a wiley bowler and more than handy with the bat. The conditions will suit him in Sri Lanka. A top C/VC choice.

Dunith Wellalage (SL)

• Dunith Wellalage has been in exceptional form this year. He is a match-winner with both bat and ball.  

• He has scored 124 runs in 5 ODIs this year at an average of 41.30 including a fifty. Wellalage also has 9 wickets to his name. He will be an ideal C/VC option.

SL vs NZ Player to Avoid 

Mitch Hay (NZ)

• Mitch Hay is expected to bat in the lower middle order. He will keep wickets for New Zealand. His current form is not that great and there are many better options than him in fantasy cricket.

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

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.