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The Wellington Basin Reserve will witness an enthralling first ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on January 5thstarting at 5:45 IST.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream prediction 11fantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI and match stats 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 a thrilling T20I series where New Zealand secured a clean sweep with a 3-0 win. The teams are now all set to face each other in a three-match ODI series starting on the 5thth 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 New Zealand’s key players. On the other hand, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are vital for Sri Lanka.
These two teams have met 105 times in ODIs, with New Zealand winning 52 matches and Sri Lanka triumphing in 43 matches. A hotly contested series is expected as both teams look to start the new year strong.
NZ vs SL head to head record:
| Teams | Matches won |
| new zealand | 52 |
| Sri Lanka | 43 |
Weather report and NZ vs SL pitch:
| temperature | 14°C |
| Weather forecast | light rain |
| Tone behavior | baptism friend |
| Best suited for | rhythm |
| Average score of the 1st inning | 283 |
Registration of chasing teams:
| Records | poor |
| winning % | 10% |
NZ vs SL playing 11s (predicted):
New Zealand playing 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 playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka ©, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz
Popular Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Prediction & Tips:
Captain’s selections:
| Charith Asalanka – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Sri Lanka. |
| Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
The best options:
| Daryl Mitchell – He is a right-handed batsman and medium fast bowler from New Zealand. |
| Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and orthodox left-arm spinner from New Zealand. |
Budget selection:
| Lahiru Kumara – He is a right arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka who will be useful while playing first. |
| Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from New Zealand. |
NZ vs SL captain and vice-captain options:
| captain | Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
| vice captain | Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Guardian – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Beaters – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- Versatile – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Guardian – Where in Mendi
- Beaters – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- Versatile – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Today ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 ODI Prediction Players to avoid:
| players | Dream11 credits | Dream11 Points (last match) |
| Avishka Fernando | 6.0 credits | THIS |
| Mark Chapman | 7.0 credits | THIS |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today ODI First Match Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
| SL captaincy election | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| GL captaincy election | Pathum Nissanka |
| Point Peaks | Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
| 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 match.
