Sri Lanka will square off against New Zealand in the first ODI of their exciting 3-match series, set to kick off on November 13. Both teams are entering the series on the back of a hard-fought T20I series, which ended as 1-1 after each side won one game.
The T20I series saw both teams display strong performances, with the series finale being a thrilling contest that left fans eagerly awaiting the ODI showdown. As the action shifts to the 50-over format, Sri Lanka and New Zealand will look to build on their T20I momentum and set the tone for the upcoming games.
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: November 13; 09:00 am GMT | 2:30 pm IST | 7:00 pm local
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers a balanced playing surface. Early in the game, the new ball provides good bounce, allowing batters to play their shots with ease. As the game progresses, however, spinners are likely to have a greater impact, taking advantage of the pitch’s tendency to offer more grip and turn.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1 Mitchell Santner (c), Dunith Wellalage (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Pathum Nissanka (vc)
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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Avishka Fernando, Dushan Hemantha, Will Young, Mark Chapman
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 13, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohamed Shiraz
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