SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips for New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st T20I in Dambulla

Sri Lanka will be up against the New Zealand in the 1st match of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 9th November 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date: 9th November 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I Preview

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

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2023 where Kusal Mendis scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 123 match fantasy points while Tim Seifert topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 130 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 19 matches is 171 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a sporting 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 is expected to be around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 95%. Winds at a speed of 0.84 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 23 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

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. Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
   Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches Bhanuka Rajapaksa has scored 5, 17, 1, 9, 33 runs at an average of 16.3 per match.
2. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
   Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 166 runs averaging 41.5 per match.
3. Mark Sinclair Chapman
   Mark Chapman is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Chapman has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 12, 4, 19, 13, 38 runs at an average of 21.5 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. Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
   Lockie Ferguson is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 13.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Matheesha Pathirana
   Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matheesha Pathirana bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 4 wickets.
3. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
   Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. Maheesh Theekshana has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.

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 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a leg break bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
2. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
   Kamindu Mendis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 0, 19, 0, 51, 0 runs averaging 35 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 22.5 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Kamindu Mendis played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
3. Glenn Dominic Phillips
   Glenn Phillips can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches Glenn Phillips has scored 10, 0, 8, 6, 11 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.

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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. Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
   Lockie Ferguson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches Lockie Ferguson has taken 1, 0, 2, 2, 4 wickets at an average of 13.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
3. Matheesha Pathirana
   Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
4. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
   Maheesh Theekshana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana played here and has taken 2, 2, 0, 1, 1 wickets.
5. Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
   Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a batter with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 65 runs averaging 16.3 per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana and Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Mark Chapman

All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell and Dean Foxcroft

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Asitha Fernando

Captain: Matheesha Pathirana

Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell

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