Sri Lanka will go to the opposite field New Zealand In the first Test of the two-game series from September 18 to 23.
Sri Lanka enter the competition on the back of a historic victory over England in the Oval Test, while New Zealand’s only Test Afghanistan Abandoned due to wet desert area and continuous rain in Greater Noida.
SL vs NZ 2024: First Test
- Date and Time: September 18-23: 10:00 IST/ 04:30 GMT/ 10:00 local
- Location: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Galle International Stadium Pitch Report
A scenic spot nestled between the ancient Galle fort and the Indian Ocean, the Galle International Stadium is a spinner’s paradise. The pitch, known for its tough nature, starts off with little help for the pacers in the first few days due to the dampness and humidity. However, this early seam action and swing diminishes rapidly as the pitch dries. From Day 3 onwards, spinners take center stage, making the batting a demanding affair, producing sharp turn, bounce and unexpected variable bounce from the deteriorating surface.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Devon Conway
- Doughs: Kane Williamsom, Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka
- Comprehensive: Dhananjaya de Silva, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowler: Tim SoutheeAjaz Patel, Asitha Fernando
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Rachin Ravindra (c), Dhananjaya de Silva (vc)
- Option 2: Mitchell Santner (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc)
Also READ: SL vs NZ 2024, 1st Test – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand XI, Galle Weather Forecast
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 18, 04:30 GMT):
Teams:
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Rameffrey Menanders, Rathnayake
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears
