The inaugural match of the "Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2023 " will be played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka (NZ vs SL). The match will be played at the Eden Park, Auckland on 2nd April 2023 at 06:30 AM IST.
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Date: 2nd April 2023
Time: 06:30 AM IST
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
NZ vs SL, Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Eden Park, Auckland is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 157 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 42% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Eden Park, Auckland
Temperature is expected to be around 20.8 °C and humidity is expected to be around 66%. Winds at a speed of 2 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 73% 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 20 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 157 runs at an average of 31.4 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a Batter and has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 6, 17, 9, 21, 23 runs averaging 15.2 per match.
- Mark Sinclair Chapman
Mark Chapman is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.3. Mark Chapman is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 0, 14, 0, 8, 12 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha
Kasun Rajitha is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches Kasun Rajitha has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Inderbir Singh Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Ish Sodhi has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 1, 0, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 2, 2, 1, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Wanindu Hasaranga is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 55, 31, 14, 6, 9 runs at an average of 23 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 9 wickets, averaging at 1.8 wickets per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches James Neesham has scored 2, 1, 12, 6, 38 runs averaging 11.8 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches James Neesham played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 3, 2 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 107 runs averaging 21.4 per match.
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha
Kasun Rajitha can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches Kasun Rajitha has taken 1, 2, 0, 1, 4 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Wanindu Hasaranga is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 115 runs at an average of 23 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 1, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 59 runs averaging 11.8 per match. James Neesham has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 157 runs averaging 31.4 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Dhananjaya de Silva is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 7, 18, 65, 12, 5 runs averaging 21.4 per match.
NZ vs SL Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tom Latham, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Shipley, Rachin Ravindra and Benjamin Lister
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Daryl Mitchell and Dhananjaya de Silva
All-Rounders: Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka, James Neesham and Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Benjamin Lister, Ish Sodhi and Kasun Rajitha
Captain: Kasun Rajitha
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 1 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the Super 12 - Match 15 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 where Glenn Phillips scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 146 match fantasy points while Kasun Rajitha topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 66 match fantasy points.