NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2024-25

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25, to be played between NZ vs SL in Mount Maunganui.

Sri Lanka played two practice games to start their tour of New Zealand they won both of the matches. Now, it is time for the real challenge. Now it is time for the T20I series before the tour moves to ODIs.

The first match of the T20I series will be played on Saturday, December 28, when New Zealand and Sri Lanka will lock horns at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Mitchell Santner has been given the permanent white-ball captaincy of New Zealand, and he will look to start his stint with a win. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have all their big names back for this tour, which will make it a worth-watching contest.

NZ vs SL: Match Details

Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25

Match Date: December 28 (Saturday)

Time: 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

NZ vs SL: Head-to-Head: NZ (14) – SL (10)

A total of 25 matches have taken place between these two sides in the shortest format. New Zealand have a lead with 14 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 10 matches, whereas one game has ended without a result.

NZ vs SL: Weather Report

The forecast for Saturday evening in Mount Maunganui is clear with the temperature hovering around 27° C. The moderate wind speed is likely to be 16 km/h with 47 percent humidity.

NZ vs SL: Pitch Report

The surface at Bay Oval is an excellent batting wicket. The ball comes nicely, and batters can play their shots on the up. This venue doesn’t have big boundaries, which is a help for the batters. However, there might be some initial movement but not much once the ball gets soft. The team that bats first has a better win ratio at this venue.

NZ vs SL: Predicted XIs:

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 NZ vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Captain Second-Choice: Daryl Mitchell

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Charith Asalanka || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 NZ vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Pathum Nissanka, Mark Chapman

All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Santner || Captain Second-Choice: Glenn Phillips

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

NZ vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

On paper, Sri Lanka look like a formidable side, but the conditions in New Zealand will be totally different. New Zealand have a great all-round attack, but still have an inexperienced bowling unit. That is why we give an edge to Sri Lanka and back the visitors to win.

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