Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in the first ODI of their thrilling 3-match series, starting on November 13. Both the teams are coming into the series after a tough T20I series which ended as 1-1 as each side won a match.
The T20I series saw both teams put up strong performances, with the series finale being a thrilling contest that left fans looking forward to the ODI clash. As the action shifts to the 50-over format, Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be looking to build on their T20I momentum and set the tone for the upcoming games.
New Zealand Tour Sri Lanka 2024, ODI 1:
- Date and Time: November 13; 09:00 GMT | 2:30 PM IST | 19:00 local time
- Country: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch report:
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers a balanced playing surface. Early in the game, the new ball provides good bounce, allowing hitters to play their shots with ease. However, as the game progresses, spinners are likely to have a greater impact, taking advantage of the pitch’s tendency to offer more control and spin.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- concierge: Where in Mendi
- Betters: Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- Versatile: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1 Mitchell Santner (c), Dunith Wellalage (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Pathum Nissanka (vc)
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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Bookings:
Avishka Fernando, Dushan Hemantha, Will Young, Mark Chapman
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 13, 09:00 GMT):
Teams:
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (vk), Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (vv), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushan Wellfre Madushayka , Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohamed Shiraz
