SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

September 18, 2024

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Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in their first test match at the Galle International Stadium on the 18th.^c September 10:00 am IST.

Get the best SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and relevant ideas for the 1st test match. Sri Lanka New Zealand Tour 2024. Expert analysis and more.

SL vs NZ match preview

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to clash in the first Test of the two-match series starting on Wednesday, September 18.^c2024 at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka.

The hosts will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva and the visitors by Tim Southee. Sri Lanka’s batting line-up has a strong combination of experience and youth with Pathum Nissanka, Dimut Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis expected to play a crucial role.

New Zealand will rely on the batting prowess of Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Tom Latham.

The bowling departments of both the teams are equally matched. Sri Lanka’s spin attack, led by Prabath Jayasuriya, will be a major factor, while New Zealand’s pace battery, including Tim Southee and Matt Henry, will pose a significant threat.

The series promises to be an exciting contest between two evenly matched teams. The result is likely to depend on the performance of the key players and the nature of the pitches.

SL vs NZ Head to Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Sri Lanka	0
New Zealand	0

SL vs NZ Air and Pitch Report:

Temperature	29°C
Weather Forecast	Light Rain
Pitch Behavior	Fits the beat
Best Fit	Spin
Average 1st Innings Score	364

Track record of teams:

Notes	Good
Winning %	66%

SL vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):

Sri Lanka playing 11: Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva ©, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne

New Zealand play 11: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundel (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Devon Conway, Tom Latham

Hot picks and fantasy cricket tips for SL vs NZ Dream11:

Captain’s Choices:

Rachin Ravindra Left-arm batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He will be hoping to help his team with a good start here.

Kane Williamson is a right-handed batsman from New Zealand known for his consistency with the bat. He will be looking for a solid tattoo here.

Top picks:

Dhananjaya de Silva is Sri Lanka’s captain who has the potential to contribute with both bat and ball.

Pathum Nissanka He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who is batting at the top order for them. He will expect a good shot here.

Budget Options:

Kamindu Mendis He is a left handed batsman and left arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka.

Ajaz Patel Left-arm batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He will hope to make a healthy contribution here.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-captain Picks:

captain	Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson
Vice-captain	Dhananjaya de Silva and Pathum Nissanka

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

Watchmen – Devon Conway, Kusal Mendis
Batsman – Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders – Dananjaya de Silva (vc), Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra (c), Kamindu Mendis
Bowler – Tim Southee, Asita Fernando

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

goalkeeper – Devon Conway
Batsman – Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka (vc)
comprehensive – Dananjaya de Silva, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
Bowler – Tim Southee, Asitha Fernando, Ajaz Patel

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match 1st Test New Zealand Sri Lanka Tour 2024 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credit	Dream11 Ball (Last Match)
Fernando in Osha	6.0 credits	THIS
Tom Blundell	7.5 credits	THIS