This will be the second and final T20I of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will host this game, which will be played at 7:00 PM IST on November 10th, 2024.
Sri Lanka won the first T20I by 4 wickets. The bowlers laid the foundation by restricting the Kiwis to just 135 runs. Dunith Wellalage picked up 3 wickets. Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara picked up 2 wickets each. The batters then kept cool and chased the target in 19 overs.
Meanwhile, New Zealand failed to get going with the bat. The top order failed badly with only Michael Bracewell (27 runs) and Zakary Foulkes (27* runs) contributing with the bat. Foulkes also picked up 3 wickets with the ball. The Kiwis will have to be at their best if they are to win this do-or-die game.Â
SL vs NZ: Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Josh Clarkson/Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Lockie Ferguson/Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
SL vs NZ: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch had something for everyone in the first game. It was good for batting with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The spinners got good purchase off the deck and there was some movement for the pacers with the new ball. It’s expected to play similarly in this game as well.
It will be partly cloudy with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 24-25 degrees Celsius. It will be quite humid with the humidity being around 80-90% at the start of the game.
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Top Player Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Maheesh Theekshana (SL)
- Maheesh Theekshana has been in great form this year in T20s and T20Is. He picked up a wicket in the first T20I.
- He has 21 wickets in 18 T20Is in 2024. He will bowl 2 overs in the power play. Theekshana can pick up 2-3 wickets against the inexperienced Kiwi batting unit.
Michael Bracewell (NZ)
- Michael Bracewell will bat at number 5 and will bowl 4 overs as there are plenty of left-hand batters in Sri Lanka.
- He scored 27 runs and picked up a wicket in the first match. Bracewell will be a top fantasy pick.Â
Glenn Phillips (NZ)
- Glenn Phillips will bat in the middle order and can also bowl an over or two if required. He will be a key player for the Kiwis.Â
- He scored 13 runs and picked up a wicket. Phillips is a good player of spin bowling and can score big on his day.Â
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)Â Â
- Wanindu Hasaranga will be a popular C/VC pick for this game. He’s a genuine wicket-taker and is handy with the bat as well. Â
- He picked up 2 wickets and scored important 22 runs with the bat. Hasaranga will fancy his chances in this game as well.Â
Matheesh Pathirana (SL)
- Matheesha Pathirana will be an excellent C/VC option. He picks up wickets in clusters and can fetch plenty of fantasy points.Â
- He picked up 2 wickets in the first game. Pathirana will be an excellent C/VC pick, especially while bowling first.Â
Dunith Wellalage (SL)
- Dunith Wellalage picked up 3 wickets in the first T20I. He bowled in the power play and then in the last over of the innings. Â
- He is capable with the bat as well. The Kiwis have a vulnerable batting unit and Wellalage can pick up 2-3 wickets in this match too.Â
SL vs NZ Player to AvoidÂ
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa will bat in the middle/lower-middle order. He hasn’t been in the best of forms and won’t contribute with the ball. There are many better picks in fantasy cricket for this match.
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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:
Sri Lanka continued their good form as a team. They have a good variety in their bowling and an excellent batting depth. They also understand the conditions well. Sri Lanka should win this game.
