Sri Lanka will be up against the New Zealand in the 1st match of the New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 T20I Series, 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 9th November 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date: 9th November 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL vs NZ, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 19 matches is 171 runs. The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Temperature will hover around 23.13 °C and humidity is expected to be around 95%. 0.84 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SL vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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SL vs NZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 5 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | - | 5, 17, 1, 9, 33 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 166 | 41.5 | 0 | - | 68, 26, 19, 43, 10 | - |
| Mark Chapman | 5 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 | - | 12, 4, 19, 13, 38 | - |
- Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a Batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 5, 17, 1, 9, 33 runs averaging 16.3 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 68, 26, 19, 43, 10 runs averaging 41.5 per match.
- Mark Sinclair Chapman
Mark Chapman is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Mark Chapman has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 12, 4, 19, 13, 38 runs at an average of 21.5 per match.
SL vs NZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 13.6 | - | 1, 0, 2, 2, 4 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 1 | - | 5 | 14.4 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11.4 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 5 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Lockie Ferguson has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 13.6. Lockie Ferguson has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Maheesh Theekshana bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11.4. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Maheesh Theekshana has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 2, 2, 0, 1, 1 wickets.
SL vs NZ 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 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18.8 | 0, 5, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 70 | 35 | 2 | 22.5 | 0, 19, 0, 51, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | - | 10, 0, 8, 6, 11 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls leg break and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 70 runs at an average of 35 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 22.5 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Kamindu Mendis played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is an All Rounder and has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 10, 0, 8, 6, 11 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.
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SL vs NZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 13.6 | - | 1, 0, 2, 2, 4 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18.8 | 0, 5, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 1 | - | 5 | 14.4 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11.4 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 5 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 5 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | - | 5, 17, 1, 9, 33 | - |
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Lockie Ferguson has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 2, 2, 4 wickets at an average of 13.6. Lockie Ferguson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls leg break and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8. Wanindu Hasaranga has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is an off break Bowler and in the last 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Maheesh Theekshana played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a Batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 65 runs at an average of 16.3 per match.
SL vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Mark Chapman
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell and Dean Foxcroft
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Asitha Fernando
Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2023 where Kusal Mendis scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 123 match fantasy points while Tim Seifert topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 130 match fantasy points.