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

The focus now shifts to 50-over format from the T20Is as Sri Lanka host New Zealand in the 3-matches ODI series starting from November 13th at Dambulla.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 13 Nov 2024, 14:04 IST

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Preview

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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Match Information

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 13 Nov 2024, Wed, 2:30 PM IST ,Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Clouds

22.4°C

92% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

L
W
W
W
W

New Zealand

W
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

71 Runs

2 Matches

2

217 Runs

2 Matches

3

Will Young

NZ - bat

49 Runs

2 Matches

4

Will Young

NZ - bat

130 Runs

3 Matches

35 Runs

2 Matches

105 Runs

3 Matches

1

Zak Foulkes

NZ - bowl

150.00

2 Matches

132.50

3 Matches

120.69

2 Matches

105.88

1 Match

114.29

2 Matches

6

Tim Robinson

NZ - bat

102.13

3 Matches

6 Wkts

2 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5 Wkts

2 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

2 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

1

3.50

1 Match

4.07

3 Matches

4.63

2 Matches

4.30

3 Matches

4.70

2 Matches

4.43

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka (C), A Fernando, PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, K Perera, Matheesha Pathirana, B Rajapaksa, D Chandimal

Bench : W Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, AM Fernando, JF Vandersay, N Thushara, B Fernando

New Zealand

Mitchell Hay (wk), HM Nicholls, Tim Robinson, WA Young, MS Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, AF Milne

Bench : JA Clarkson, D Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, JA Duffy

Injury and availability news

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.

Pitch Report

The wicket will be prepared to aid the spinners for the majority of the game, having said that, seamers do get initial help. It poses a challenge for the batters to counter the spin. Chasing more than 250 is a tough job.

35%

Pace Bowling

65%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

230

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

Sri Lankan skipper can be your captaincy pick considering his great form in the white-ball format. The star cricketer has been in the terrific form in the ODIs with both bat and the ball which can give you tons of the fantasy points. One must consider him in your Dream 11 team. He will be looking to boost lower-middle order of the game alongside giving crucial breakthroughs to his side in the series opener to help his side take a lead.

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

Pathum Nissanka was magnificent in the recently concluded T20I series against New Zealand and would be aiming to continue such an onslaught in ODIs against strong Kiwis. The stylish right-handed batter can give the great start to his side which can bolster your fantasy points. In addition, he has been carrying the great numbers in the 50-over game so you must consider him as a captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team.

7.5
C

Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL

The New Zealand star cricketer will be looking to guide his side to win the series under his leadership. He was brilliant in the T20I series and would be aiming to repeat the role in the forthcoming ODI series opener to take a lead against strong home side. His ability to give crucial breakthroughs alongside boosting the lower order of the game can give you fantasy points.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

He has been in the great form in the ODIs and would be aiming to boost the top and middle order of the game.

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

The star bowler has been one of the most standout performers from the hosts side who will be aiming to pose big threat to NZ batting line up.

7.5

Mark Chapman NZ | ALL

He has been carrying the great form in the white ball game and might give you tons of the fantasy points considering his form with bat at the middle order.

7

Dunith Wellalage SL | ALL

He has been tremendous with both bat and the ball in the last few series. One must consider him in your Dream 11 team.

7

Glenn Phillips NZ | WK

He is one of the most experienced batter from the Kiwis side and might challenge the hosts bowlers in the series opener to take a lead.

8.5

Ish Sodhi NZ | BOWL

He is one of the great bowlers from the Kiwis camp and would be aiming to demolish the hosts batting line up in the forthcoming game.

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9

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL | ALL

8.5

Lockie Ferguson

NZ | BOWL

Last Updated On - Nov 13 2024 2:04 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
11.5/100

Head To Head
Glenn Phillips

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka
VC

8.5

Charith Asalanka
C

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Dunith Wellalage

7

Ish Sodhi

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
11.5/100

Grand League
Glenn Phillips

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Mitchell Santner
C

7.5

Dunith Wellalage
VC

7

Ish Sodhi

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Glenn Phillips
VC

7

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Ish Sodhi

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
10.5/100

CricTracker Special
Glenn Phillips
VC

7

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Ish Sodhi

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

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