Sri Lanka (SL) will play against New Zealand (NZ) in the 2nd game of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on November 17 at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 2nd ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Date: November 17, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 2nd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka won the first match of the tournament. Kusal Mendis was the Man of the Match as he scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 190 match fantasy points while Jacob Duffy topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 84 match fantasy points.
SL vs NZ, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 219 runs.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature will hover around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 56%. Winds at a speed of 1.99 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs NZ, Head-to-Head
In the 103 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 0 | - | 12, 56, 45, 0, 56 | - |
| Will Young | 5 | 301 | 60.2 | 0 | - | 48, 26, 89, 105, 33 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 216 | 54 | 0 | - | 143, 56, 3, 13, 1 | - |
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 169 runs.
- William Alexander Young
Will Young is a batter with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 48, 26, 89, 105 and 33 runs.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 143, 56, 3, 13 and 1 run.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 12, 5, 0, 9 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18.6 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Asitha Fernando | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 31.4 | - | 0, 1, 3, 0, 1 |
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Adam Milne is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.5. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Jacob Andrew Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a bowler with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Jacob Duffy has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. He has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Asitha Madusanka Fernando
Asitha Fernando is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Asitha Fernando is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 31.4.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 30 | 40, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 41.7 | 0, 2, 11, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 46 runs. Charith Asalanka is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Josh Clarkson has scored 13 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 41.7 per match.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 0 | - | 12, 56, 45, 0, 56 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 30 | 40, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 12, 5, 0, 9 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18.6 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Pathum Nissanka is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, his scores were 12, 56, 45, 0 and 56 runs.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Charith Asalanka is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 46 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. Charith Asalanka has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adam Milne has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.5. Adam Milne has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Jacob Andrew Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jacob Duffy has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. Jacob Duffy has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Pathum Nissanka and Henry Nicholls
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka
Captain: Jacob Duffy
Vice-Captain: Adam Milne
Photo credit: Imago
