SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips for New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024,, 1st ODI in Dambulla

Sri Lanka will be up against New Zealand in the 1st match of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 13th November 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Date: 13th November 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 4 games and lost 1.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 41 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Angelo Mathews scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 80 match fantasy points while Rachin Ravindra topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 121 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 238 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Temperature will hover around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 73%. Winds at a speed of 0.56 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

SL vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 102 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders 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

1. William Alexander Young
   Will Young is a batter with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 26, 89, 105, 33, 32 runs at an average of 57 per match.
2. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Pathum Nissanka is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 158 runs at an average of 31.6 per match.
3. Henry Michael Nicholls
   Henry Nicholls is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches Henry Nicholls has scored 8, 18, 0, 19, 6 runs at an average of 10.2 per match.

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

1. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 4 matches Jacob Duffy has taken 0, 1, 1, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 16.8.
2. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
   Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 4 matches Dunith Wellalage has taken 2 wickets at an average of 40.5. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches this player has played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
   Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Dilshan Madushanka bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 35.2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

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

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls leg break and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 13.4. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 runs, averaging at 62 runs per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 6, 0, 0, 62, 0 runs averaging 68 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 101 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Joshua Andrew Clarkson
   Josh Clarkson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 0, 2, 11, 0, 0 runs at an average of 6.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 41.7 wickets 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

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Wanindu Hasaranga is a leg break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 13.4. This player also bats decently and in the recent matches has scored 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 runs at an average of 62 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 68 runs averaging 68 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 101 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Jacob Andrew Duffy
   Jacob Duffy is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16.8.
4. William Alexander Young
   Will Young is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Will Young has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 285 runs averaging 57 per match.
5. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Pathum Nissanka has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 56, 45, 0, 56, 1 runs at an average of 31.6 per match.

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-Keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Will Young, Pathum Nissanka, Henry Nicholls and Glenn Phillips

All-Rounders: Dunith Wellalage and Josh Clarkson

Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka and Jeffrey Vandersay

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis

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