The first match of the "New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2024 " will be played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand (SL vs NZ) at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 18th September 2024 at 10:00 AM IST.
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test
Date: 18th September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
SL vs NZ, Galle International Stadium, Galle Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle 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 305 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 33% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bowl first here.
Weather Report for Galle International Stadium, Galle
Temperature will hover around 28.57 °C and humidity is expected to be around 77%. Winds at a speed of 6.19 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners 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 spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SL vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 38 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 120 | 24 | 0 | - | 17, 51, 0, 9, 43 | - |
| Daryl Mitchell | 2 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 4, 58, 0, 11, 38 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | - | 14, 39, 0, 24, 12 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a Batter and has an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 120 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches this player has scored 4, 58, 0, 11, 38 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 89 runs at an average of 17.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 12 | 16.4 | 29, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 0, 7, 0, 2, 5 |
| Asitha Fernando | 2 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 29.9 | 0, 11, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 2, 5, 0 |
| Milan Rathnayake | 2 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 31.3 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 19 | 3, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Matt Henry has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 0, 7, 0, 2, 5 wickets at an average of 16.4. Matt Henry has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 1, 4, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Asitha Madusanka Fernando
Asitha Fernando is a Bowler and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 2, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 29.9. Asitha Fernando has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
Milan Rathnayake is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Milan Rathnayake has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 31.3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 0 | - | 64, 0, 74, 4, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 193 | 48.3 | 2 | 9 | 0, 69, 0, 50, 74 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 86 | 28.7 | 1 | 26 | 4, 82, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kamindu Mendis has an average of 164 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 0, 69, 0, 50, 74 runs averaging 48.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 9 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rachin Ravindra has an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches this player has scored 86 runs at an average of 28.7 per match. Rachin Ravindra can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 26 wickets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 0 | - | 64, 0, 74, 4, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 12 | 16.4 | 29, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 0, 7, 0, 2, 5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 193 | 48.3 | 2 | 9 | 0, 69, 0, 50, 74 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 120 | 24 | 0 | - | 17, 51, 0, 9, 43 | - |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 86 | 28.7 | 1 | 26 | 4, 82, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 164 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matt Henry has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 12 wickets at an average of 16.4. Matt Henry has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 1, 4, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 193 runs averaging 48.3 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 9 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Kane Williamson is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 17, 51, 0, 9, 43 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 4, 82, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 28.7 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 26 per match.
SL vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears and William O'Rourke
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Milan Rathnayake
SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Dimuth Karunaratne and Tom Latham
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Matt Henry and Prabath Jayasuriya
Captain: Daryl Mitchell
Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips
SL vs NZ (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023 where Dimuth Karunaratne scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 165 match fantasy points while Kane Williamson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 278 match fantasy points.