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

The Sri Lanka (SL) cricket team is all set to lock horns against New Zealand (NZ) for the first ODI of the three matches of the series, slated to take place on November 13 at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. The recently concluded T20I series between both teams has culminated in a draw as the two teams won one match each. Mitchell Santner and his men won the second T20I by five runs before the hosts clinched the series opener.

Meanwhile, the Black Caps last played their ODI series against Bangladesh back in December 2023 and won by 2-1 following their semi-final loss against India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has won the recent ODI series against the West Indies by 2-1 before toppling Team India by 2-0 in a three-match series.

Coming to the team dynamics, hosts are heading to the series with strong records, with conditions in Dambulla giving them an edge. Key batters such as Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis have been consistent and set to provide stability at the top and middle orders of the game. With Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage boasting spin departments, Sri Lanka can take advantage of their spin-friendly conditions on their home soil. In contrast, the Black Caps side is well-rounded with big power hitters, veterans all-rounders, and potent pace attack.

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New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out after suffering a calf strain in the 2nd T20I match. Adam Milne has replaced him in the squad. On the other hand, Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury. He has been replaced by spin-bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha.