SL vs NZ 1st ODI 2024 Prediction

Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Wednesday (November 13) afternoon.

 

Sri Lanka is in good form in ODI cricket. They beat India by 2-0 and won the ODI series against West Indies by 2-1. Wanindu Hasaranga got injured in the 2nd T20I and will miss the ODI series.

 

New Zealand will be confident after defending a low score in the second T20 to level the series at 1-1. New Zealand’s last ODI series was a 2-1 win over Bangladesh at home in Dec 2023. Pacer Lockie Ferguson is injured and will miss this series. 

SL vs NZ 2024 1st ODI Match Details

  • Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Channel and SonyLIV App

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st ODI

 

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka

P. Nissanka, N. Madushka, K. Mendis (WK), S. Samarawickrama, K. Mendis, C. Asalanka (C), J. Liyanage, D. Wellalage, M. Theekshana, J. Vandersay, A. Fernando

 

Playing 11 for New Zealand

T. Robinson, W. Young, H. Nicholls, M. Chapman, M. Hay (WK), G. Phillips, M. Bracewell, M. Santner (C), N. Smith, J. Duffy, I. Sodhi

 

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-head ODI Record

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 102 times in ODIs, out of which Sri Lanka have won 41 times and New Zealand have won 52 times. New Zealand have won 6 of 27 ODIs played in Sri Lanka.

 

Sri Lanka Won

New Zealand Won

Tie

No Result

Overall

41

52

1

8

In Sri Lanka

17

6

0

4

Last 5 ODIs

0

5

0

0

 

Dambulla Stadium Stats

Weather - 26°C, Cloudy

Pitch - Balanced (good for spinners)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 251 runs (Last 5 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting second won 3 times (Last 5 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st ODI

Sri Lanka Team

PlayerODI Career Stats
K. Mendis (WK)4034 runs & 101 dismissals
P. Nissanka (BAT)2382 runs
C. Asalanka (BAT)2112 runs
M. Theekshana (BOWL)60 wickets


New Zealand Team

PlayerODI Career Stats
G. Phillips (BAT)735 runs
M. Bracewell (AR)510 runs & 15 wickets
M. Santner (AR)1355 runs & 107 wickets

 

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st ODI Fantasy Team

  • Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
  • Batters: P. Nissanka, G. Phillips, C. Asalanka, A. Fernando
  • All-rounders: M. Santner, M. Bracewell, K. Mendis
  • Bowlers: M. Theekshana, A. Fernando, J. Vandersay

 

  • Captain: C. Asalanka/D. Wellalage
  • Vice Captain: M. Santner/K. Mendis

 HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st ODI

 

NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. Also, don’t forget to make changes to your team once the playing 11 is declared before the start of the match. Make your fantasy team on the Howzat fantasy cricket app now!

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