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.
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In this prediction, get the SL vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI. The Sri Lanka cricket team is all set to lock horns against New Zealand 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.
Match Information- SL vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 13 Nov 2024, Wed, 2:30 PM IST ,Dambulla
Probable PlayingXI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka(C), A Fernando, B Rajapaksa, PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, K Mendis, K Perera, D Chandimal, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Bench: W Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, AM Fernando, JF Vandersay, N Thushara, B Fernando
New Zealand
HM Nicholls, Tim Robinson, WA Young, Michael Bracewell, MS Chapman, Mitchell Santner(C), Mitchell Hay, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, AF Milne
Bench: JA Clarkson, D Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, JA Duffy
Injury News
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Sri Lanka
Pitch Condition- Bowling (Spin-friendly)
Avg 1st Inning Score- 230
Pitch Report
Captains- 8
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.
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.
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.
Avoid Player Message- 9
Wanindu Hasaranga- SL | ALL- 8.5