SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket and Betting Tips

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to kick off their thrilling three-match ODI series on 13 November 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Match: 1st ODI, New Zealand’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Date: 13 November 2024

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

1st ODI Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Preview

After a fiercely-contested T20I series that ended in a 1-1 draw, Sri Lanka and New Zealand will now shift focus to the 50-over format. Sri Lanka have put on some inspired performances under the leadership of Charith Asalanka & Sanath Jayasuriya. The hosts would look to put on another strong show.

Sri Lanka enters the series in superb ODI form, currently sitting in 6th place on the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with 96 rating points. They’ve recently defeated West Indies in a 3-match ODI series at home by 2-1, showcasing their strength in familiar conditions. Key players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Charith Asalanka are all in excellent form, promising to make this series challenging for New Zealand’s bowlers.

Meanwhile, New Zealand would be pleased with how they turned things around in the T20 series. Led by Mitchell Santner, NZ will look to continue their winning ways on conditions that are alien to them.

Ranked 5th in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 101, New Zealand has been a dominant force in international cricket. After a strong 2-1 series win over Bangladesh in December 2023, they will be looking to bring their best to the field against Sri Lanka. With a squad full of experienced match-winners, New Zealand will be a formidable opponent.

SL vs NZ ODI Head to Head

In their previous 24 encounters, New Zealand has the edge with 13 wins compared to Sri Lanka’s 10, while 1 match ended in no result.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Nishan Madushka/Avishka Fernando
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Kamindu Mendis
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Sadeera Samarawickrama
7. Janith Liyanage
8. Dunith Wellalage
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Jeffrey Vandersay
11. Asitha Fernando

Sri Lanka News

• Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of ODI series after sustaining a left hamstring injury while bowling in the second T20I.
• Dushan Hemantha has been added to SL squad.

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Charith Asalanka (c), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

New Zealand Playing 11

1. Will Young
2. Dean Foxcroft
3. Mark Chapman
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Michael Bracewell
6. Mitchell Hay (wk)
7. Mitchell Santner (C)
8. Lockie Ferguson
9. Ish Sodhi
10. Jacob Duffy
11. Josh Clarkson

New Zealand ODI Squad

Mitchell Santner (c), Dean Foxcroft, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Josh Clarkson, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay (wk), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zakary Foulkes.

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI

WK: Kusal Mendis

BAT: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Will Young, Kamindu Mendis

ALL: Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Dunith Wellalage

BOWL: Jeffrey Vandersay, Lockie Ferguson, Maheesh Theekshana

How to watch 1st ODI Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live?

1. TV Telecast: Fans in India can watch the action live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
2. Live Streaming: The match will also be available online via SonyLIV app and website.

Cricket Betting Tips

Winner odds

Sri Lanka – 1.35

New Zealand – 2.80

Likely winner – Sri Lanka