Wellington’s Basin Reserve will witness an enthralling first ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on January 5.DayIt starts at 5:45 AM (IST).
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 PredictionFantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, match insights for the first ODI match of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis, etc.
NZ vs SL match preview:
Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand shifted to ODI format after an exciting T20I series, which New Zealand won 3-0. The two teams will now face each other in a three-match ODI series starting on the 5th.Day At Wellington’s Cello Basin Reserve in January.
Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand team and 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 essential for Sri Lanka.
These two teams have faced each other 105 times in ODIs, with New Zealand winning 52 times and Sri Lanka winning 43 times. A tight series is expected as both teams are aiming for a strong start to the new year.
NZ vs SL head-to-head records:
team |
game won |
New Zealand |
52 |
sri lanka |
43 |
NZ vs SL Weather and Stadium Report:
temperature |
14°C |
weather forecast |
light rain |
pitch action |
batting friendly |
Best suited for |
speed |
Average score per inning |
283 |
Pursuit Team Records:
record |
poor |
Win rate (%) |
10% |
NZ vs SL 11s Match (Predicted):
New Zealand 11 matches: Tom Latham, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner ©, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy
Sri Lanka 11 played: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (Ltd), 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 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain’s Recommendations:
Charith Asalanka – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Top Recommended Products:
Daryl Mitchell – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. |
Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. |
Budget Recommendations:
Lahiru Kumara – He is a right-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka who is useful when bowling first. |
Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand. |
NZ vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Pathum Nissanka |
vice-captain |
Jacob Duffy & Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Typing – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounder – Mitchell Santner, Wannindu Hasaranga (c); Darryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowler – Matisha Patirana, Jacob Duffy (VC)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Location of Mendi
- Typing – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- All-rounder – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Darryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (VC)
- Bowler – Matisha Patirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match 1st ODI Sri Lanka Tour New Zealand 2024 Players to Avoid:
player |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (last match) |
Abishka Fernando |
6.0 credits |
that |
mark chapman |
7.0 credits |
that |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Sri Lanka New Zealand Tour 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
GL Captain Selection |
Pathum Nissanka |
punt recommendation |
Matt Henry, Kusal Ferrera |
Dream11 Combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL match winner prediction:
Considering the team’s combination and power, New Zealand is expected to win this game.