NZ vs SL 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand v Sri Lanka 2024-25
With the T20I series over, where is New Zealand triumphed 2-1, attention now shifts to the ODI series Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25.
In the ODI format, the Blackcaps currently hold the 5th spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, while Sri Lanka are close behind them at 6th. This promises to be an exciting and fierce battle between the two competing sides.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI:
- Date and time: January 4; 22:00 GMT/ 11:00 local/ 3:30 IST (January 5)
- Place of action: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Pool Reserve Plot Report
The grounds at Wellington’s Basin Reserve promise an interesting battle between bat and ball. With a greenish tint and healthy grass cover, the surface is expected to allow early movement and pace, offering significant assistance to fast bowlers in the initial stages. While batting might be challenging at first, the pitch is likely to stabilize, making scoring easier as the match progresses.
Teams who win the toss are likely to elect to bowl first to take advantage of the early conditions. However, hitting first can also yield significant overall results if the initial hurdles are successfully overcome. Spinners are unlikely to get much help from the surface and will have to rely on skilful variations to make an impact.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Pick Prediction:
- Gatekeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Butters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
- Versatile players: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
NZ vs SL Dream11 captain and vice-captain predictions:
Choice 1: Mitchell Santner (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Choice 2: Daryl Mitchell (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 backup predictions:
Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
NZ vs. SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 4, 22:00 GMT):
Determine:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (l), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga
Also READ: Sri Lankan players to score century in T20I format ft. Kusal Perera
