2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2023 has New Zealand taking on Sri Lanka at the University Oval, Dunedin on 5th April 2023 at 06:30 AM IST.
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 2nd T20I - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
Date: 5th April 2023
Time: 06:30 AM IST
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
NZ vs SL, University Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the University Oval, Dunedin will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 170 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 30% of its matches.
Weather Report for University Oval, Dunedin
Temperature will hover around 19.04 °C with 55% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.59 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 67% 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs SL, Head to Head
In the 21 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.
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 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 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 143 runs at an average of 28.6 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a Batter and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Charith Asalanka is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 67, 6, 17, 9, 21 runs at an average of 24 per match.
- Mark Sinclair Chapman
Mark Chapman is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.1. Mark Chapman is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 33, 0, 14, 0, 8 runs averaging 11 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 8.3 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches Kasun Rajitha has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Chandradasa Brahammana Ralalage Lahiru Sudesh Kumara
Lahiru Kumara is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. Lahiru Kumara is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 3, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Inderbir Singh Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Ish Sodhi bowls leg break and in the last 5 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wanindu Hasaranga is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 127 runs at an average of 25.4 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 3 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 1, 1, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches James Neesham has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 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 8 wickets.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an All Rounder and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 66, 35, 8, 59, 10 runs averaging 35.6 per match.
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The Top Point Getters for New Zealand are Daryl Mitchell with 91 match fantasy points. James Neesham with 83 match fantasy points and Mark Chapman with 49 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Sri Lanka are Charith Asalanka with 105 match fantasy points. Wanindu Hasaranga with 93 match fantasy points and Dasun Shanaka with 53 match fantasy points.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 127 runs averaging 25.4 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 10 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 1, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches James Neesham has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches James Neesham played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha
Kasun Rajitha is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler 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.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an All Rounder and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 66, 35, 8, 59, 10 runs averaging 35.6 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 25, 21, 7, 80, 10 runs at an average of 28.6 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: Dasun Shanaka, James Neesham and Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Benjamin Lister, Ish Sodhi, Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: James Neesham
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), 2nd T20I Preview
New Zealand and Sri Lanka have played 1 match in the series,
In the first game of this series Charith Asalanka was the Man of the Match and Daryl Mitchell scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 91 match fantasy points while Charith Asalanka topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 105 match fantasy points.