NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

Both teams will be keen to do well.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 28 Dec 2024, 11:13 IST

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Preview

New Zealand (NZ) will take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the opening T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand. This match will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the side, which has a good mix of pace and spin in their team balance. Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the spin unit alongside Theekshana and leggie Jeffrey Vandersay. Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana and Asitha Fernando head the pace department with left-arm pacer Binura being the support option. On the other hand, this series will be Mitchell Santner's first as New Zealand's full-time white-ball captain. Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry return for both the T20Is and Bevon Jacobs gets his maiden call up. This should be an exciting series.

Also Check: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Match Prediction

Match Information

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 28 Dec 2024, Sat, 11:45 AM IST ,Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

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Weather Report

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Clear

26.5Ā°C

63% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

W
L
L
NR
L

Sri Lanka

W
L
L
NR
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Perera

SL - wk

149 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Mark Chapman

NZ - all

172 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

Kusal Perera

SL - wk

30 Runs

1Ā Match

4

Pathum Nissanka

SL - bat

141 Runs

3Ā Matches

5

Rachin Ravindra

NZ - all

125 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

28 Runs

1Ā Match

1

Charith Asalanka

SL - bat

300.00

1Ā Match

2

Kusal Perera

SL - wk

179.52

3Ā Matches

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

144.44

3Ā Matches

4

Mitchell Hay

NZ - wk

175.00

3Ā Matches

5

Rachin Ravindra

NZ - all

120.19

3Ā Matches

6

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL - all

150.00

1Ā Match

1

Jacob Duffy

NZ - bowl

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

9 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5

Charith Asalanka

SL - bat

2 Wkts

1Ā Match

6

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

7 Wkts

2Ā Matches

1

Jacob Duffy

NZ - bowl

5.50

3Ā Matches

2

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

3.33

1Ā Match

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

3.72

3Ā Matches

4

Daryl Mitchell

NZ - all

6.00

3Ā Matches

5

Charith Asalanka

SL - bat

4.00

1Ā Match

6

Mitchell Santner

NZ - all

4.36

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

Mitchell Hay (wk), Tim Robinson, MS Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (C), Zak Foulkes, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, MJ Henry

Bench : JA Duffy, B Jacobs

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), K Perera, Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, B Rajapaksa, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, AM Fernando

Bench : D Chandimal, A Fernando, JF Vandersay, B Fernando, N Thushara

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting and there will be plenty of runs on offer. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

169

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

Pathum Nissanka has scored 359 runs in the previous 10 T20I matches and will be a good captaincy pick against this opposition.

7
C

Rachin Ravindra NZ | ALL

Rachin Ravindra is an aggressive batter and has a good record in the shorter format. He can also bowl a few overs of spin if needed.

7.5

Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL

Mitchell Santner has picked up 117 wickets in 106 T20I matches and will be a top pick for this match.

9

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up 19 wickets in his previous 10 matches and the leg spinner will be a key pick against this opposition.

7.5

Mark Chapman NZ | ALL

Mark Chapman has scored 133 runs in the previous seven T20I matches and will be a budget pick for this match.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Kusal Mendis is one of the best option available in the wicket-keeper section for this game. He will be looking to put up a good show.

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8

Jeffrey Vandersay

SL | BOWL

8

Jacob Duffy

NZ | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 28 2024 11:13 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

SL

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10/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Michael Bracewell

8

Rachin Ravindra
C

7

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Glenn Phillips

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Matheesha Pathirana

8.5

Matt Henry

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Pathum Nissanka
C

8.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Glenn Phillips

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell
VC

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Matheesha Pathirana

8.5

Matt Henry

8.5

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