NZ vs SL 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2024-25

With the conclusion of the T20I series, where the new zealand triumphed 2-1, attention now shifts to the ODI series of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25.

In the ODI format, the Blackcaps are currently ranked fifth in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, while Sri Lanka are way behind at sixth. This promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle between two competitive sides.

Tour of Sri Lanka by New Zealand, 1st ODI:

• Date and time: January 4; 22:00 GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 3:30 am IST (January 5)
• place: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Basin Reserve Field Report

The Basin Reserve pitch in Wellington promises a battle between bat and ball. With a greenish hue and healthy grass cover, the surface is expected to provide early movement and pace, offering significant assistance to the fast bowlers in the early stages. While batting may be a challenge early on, the pitch is likely to stabilize, making it easier to score runs as the match progresses.

Teams who win the toss are likely to choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early conditions. However, batting first can also produce substantial totals if the initial hurdles are successfully navigated. The spinners are unlikely to get much help from the surface and will have to rely on deft variations to make an impact.

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Where in Mendi
• beaters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
• versatile: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice Captain NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Option 1Mitchell Santner (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Option 2: Daryl Mitchell (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)

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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis

NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 4, 22:00 GMT):

Equipment:

new zealand: Will 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, Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamithindu Mendis, Wellalage , Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

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