SL Playing 11 for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips For NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction

After a closely contested Test series, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will now face off in a three-match ODI series. The series will be part of the ODI World Cup Super League, which will determine which teams qualify directly for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

New Zealand is coming into the series as favorites, having won their last three ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, they will be without their skipper Kane Williamson, who has been rested along with several senior players.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s depleted squad and secure a decisive victory. They are currently ranked tenth in the ODI World Cup Super League points table with 77 points and will look to gain maximum points to secure direct qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup set to take place this year in India.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 Team News

Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the series following his left ankle surgery. Pramod Madushan has come in as a replacement.
Matheesha Pathirana is likely to make his debut in NZ vs SL matches.
Pathum Nissanka will open with Nuwanidu Fernando in NZ vs SL matches.

SL Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Nuwanidu Gernando
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Charitha Asalanka
5. Angelo Mathews
6. Dhananjaya De Silva
7. Dasun Shanaka (C)
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Lahiru Kumara
10. Kasun Rajitha
11. Matheesha Pathirana

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Sri Lanka Squad

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk, vc), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from SL

Wanindu Hasaranga has been the most prolific all-rounder for the Lankan side in the last few years. Along with his lethal leg spin and attacking batting, Hasaranga offers a great fielding option on the field as well. He can be picked as captain of the fantasy team according to our New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction.

Matches	Runs	Wickets	HS/BBI	Recent Form
37	710	39	80*,4/58	(21*, 2/40), (43, 1/17), (4/64 & 5/44)

Dasun Shanaka has led the side well in the limited overs format. The all-rounder possesses the ability to take the game away from the opposition through his attacking batting down the order.

Matches	Runs	Wickets	HS/BBI	Recent Form
48	1967	15	108*, 5/43	(48, 3/32), (35, 1/40)

Angelo Mathews returns to the white ball format with the World Cup on the radar. The veteran can provide the stability in the middle order if Sri Lanka loses quick wickets.