SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st Test: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Published on: Sep 17, 2024 11:08 am IST|Updated on: Sep 17, 2024 11:08 am IST
Sri Lanka and New Zealand will face off in the 1st Test of the 2024 series at the iconic Galle International Stadium, starting at 10:00 AM IST on 16 September 2024. Galle’s spin-friendly pitch has historically favored the hosts, making this an intriguing contest as New Zealand, known for their resilience, looks to adapt to the challenging subcontinental conditions. Sri Lanka will aim to leverage their spinners to gain an early advantage, while New Zealand’s balanced squad will rely on their pace attack and solid batting lineup to counter the conditions. A thrilling start to the series is on the cards.
Galle Stadium Pitch Report
Galle International Stadium is known to offer plenty of help to the slow bowlers. Both the sides are likely to stack their Playing Xi with spin bowlers.
Sri Lanka Playing XI
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Angelo Mathews
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Kamindu Mendis
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Ramesh Mendis
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Asitha Fernando
SL Test Squad
Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake
New Zealand Playing XI
- Tom Latham
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Blundell
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Southee
- Ajaz Patel
NZ Test Squad
Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham (vc), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway (wk), Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st Test
WK: Devon Conway
BAT: Kane Williamson, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka
ALL: Mitchell Santner, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis
BOWL: Ajaz Patel, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya
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