New Zealand will be up against the Sri Lanka in the 1st match of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 the match will be played at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 5th January 2025 at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI
Date: 5th January 2025
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ vs SL, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 258 runs.
Weather Report for Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature is expected to be around 13.48 °C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. 11.96 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs SL, Head to Head
In the 105 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 230 | 57.5 | 0 | - | 134, 43, 29, 0, 24 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nishan Madushka | 5 | 224 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 38, 69, 56, 36, 25 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 3 | 14.7 | 0, 13, 40, 0, 6 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 134, 43, 29, 0, 24 runs averaging 57.5 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches Daryl Mitchell played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Kottasinghakkarage Nishan Madushka Fernando
Nishan Madushka is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Nishan Madushka has scored 38, 69, 56, 36, 25 runs at an average of 44.8 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 59 runs at an average of 19.7 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets, averaging at 14.7 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 27 | - | 8 | 15.9 | 0, 27, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| William O'Rourke | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15.4 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 6, 0, 1 |
| Mohamed Shiraz | 4 | 4 | - | 2 | 66.5 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Maheesh Theekshana is an off break Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15.9. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- William Peter O'Rourke
William O'Rourke is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. William O'Rourke has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15.4.
- Katupulle Gedara Mohamed Shiraz Sahab
Mohamed Shiraz is a Bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Mohamed Shiraz bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 4 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 66.5.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 62 | 62 | 8 | 13.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 | 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 39 | 8, 0, 45, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 34 | 34 | 6 | 26.7 | 0, 0, 0, 34, 0 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 1 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 13.4. He can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recently played matches has scored 62 runs at an average of 62 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 8, 0, 45, 0, 0 runs averaging 17.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 39 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Rachin Ravindra has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell is an All Rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Michael Bracewell has scored 34 runs averaging 34 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 26.7 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Michael Bracewell has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets.
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 62 | 62 | 8 | 13.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 62 | 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 230 | 57.5 | 0 | - | 134, 43, 29, 0, 24 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nishan Madushka | 5 | 224 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 38, 69, 56, 36, 25 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 289 | 96.3 | 0 | - | 74, 143, 56, 3, 13 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 3 | 14.7 | 0, 13, 40, 0, 6 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the last 4 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 0, 4, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 13.4. He is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 62 runs, averaging at 62 runs per match.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a Batter and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 230 runs averaging 57.5 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches Daryl Mitchell played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Kottasinghakkarage Nishan Madushka Fernando
Nishan Madushka is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 224 runs averaging 44.8 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 74, 143, 56, 3, 13 runs at an average of 96.3 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Charith Asalanka has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 13, 40, 0, 6 runs averaging 19.7 per match. Charith Asalanka is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 14.7 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
NZ vs SL Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke and Mitchell Hay
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Eshan Malinga
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis
Batters: Will Young and Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Charith Asalanka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Shiraz and Matt Henry
Captain: Maheesh Theekshana
Vice-Captain: Pathum Nissanka
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 4 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 4 games, New Zealand have won 1 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 where Michael Bracewell scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 107 match fantasy points while Maheesh Theekshana topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 122 match fantasy points.