NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for 2nd Test New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team for Today’s Match
Published on: Mar 14, 2023 1:14 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 14, 2023 1:17 pm IST
The first test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was a game for the ages. The Kiwis had won the previous test against England after following on. Just when we thought it could not get any better, Kane Williamson hit a sensational hundred in the second innings to guide his side home in a thrilling last ball finish. WIth that result, Sri Lanka are now out of the reckoning for the WTC Final. But they can take immense pride in how far they have come as a team. Let us take a look at our NZ v SL Dream11 Prediction for the second test.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today Match
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
17 Mar – 21 Mar, 03:30 AM IST
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Where to Watch NZ vs SL 2nd Test?
You can watch the second NZ vs SL match Live only on the Amazon Prime app.
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand is a historic venue known for producing lively and seaming pitches that provide an exciting contest between bat and ball. It is one of the most sporting tracks in New Zealand, with a reputation for offering early assistance to seam bowlers. It will be a true test of skill and temperament for the batsmen. The pitch tends to have a greenish tinge, which indicates that there is likely to be some assistance for the seamers. However, the pitch usually settles down after the first session and becomes good for batting.
Team Form Guide:
NZ (recent last): D D L W W
SL (recent last): L W L W L
NZ playing 11
1. Tom Latham
2. Devon Conway
3. Kane Williamson
4. Will Young
5. Henry Nicholls
6. Daryl Mitchell
7. Tom Blundell
8. Michael Bracewell
9. Tim Southee
10. Matt Henry
11. Blair Tickner
- Neil Wagner got injured in the last game and will miss this encounter.
- The Kiwis should be opting for a three man pace attack with Michael Bracewell the only spinner in the side.
- Doug Bracewell can come in for Will Young who has been very ordinary.
Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from New Zealand:
Tom Latham Stats in Tests
Tom Latham can be an excellent differential for this game who has a good record at this venue.
Innings | Runs | Best | Bat Avg | SR |
129 | 5129 | 264* | 47.28 | 41.69 |
Tim Southee Stats in Tests
Southee produced an excellent fifer in the first game and will have to take more resposibility in Wagner’ absence.
innings | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | BBI |
176 | 366 | 2.99 | 29.1 | 7/64 |
SL playing 11
1. Dimuth Karunaratne
2. Oshada Fernando
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Angelo Mathews
5. Dinesh Chandimal
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Niroshan Dickwella
8. Prabath Jayasuriya
9. Asitha Fernando
10. Kasun Rajitha
11. Lahiru Kumara
- Sri Lanka lost the big moments in the first game but they can still be proud of their performance.
- Vishwa Fernando can be considered but it is unlikely.
- Prabath Jayasuriya was picked ahead of Ramesh Mendis and he put up a solid display.
Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis Stats in Tests
Mendis hit a brisk fifty in the first innings which set the tone for Sri Lanka. He can be a great differential C/VC shout for your NZ vs SL Dream11 Grand Leagues.
Innings | Runs | Best | Bat Avg | SR |
105 | 3503 | 196 | 34.68 | 55.6 |
Asitha Fernando Stats in Tests
Fernando was the pick of the Lankan bowlers in both the innings and he can get some more joy here.
Tests | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | BBI |
6 | 27 | 3.19 | 23.66 | 6/51 |
who will win New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Today match
- The two teams have played a total of 37 Test matches against each other.
- New Zealand has won 17 matches, while Sri Lanka has won 9.
- Sri Lanka have won just two tests in New Zealand.Another tight encounter is expected but we believe New Zealand will come out on top once again as per our today match prediction.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction
Wicket- keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Angelo Mathews, Tom Latham, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kane Williamson
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Tim Southee, Asitha Fernando
NZ vs SL Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Tim Southee, Asitha Fernando
For Grand League: Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis