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- Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20 2024 Fantasy Tips, Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing 11
Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand in the first T20I of the 2-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Saturday (November 9) evening.
Sri Lanka are having a good time at home in international cricket. They beat India by 2-0 in ODIs, NZ by 2-0 in Tests, and West Indies by 2-1 in both ODIs and T20Is. The team is the same as the one which played the T20Is against the West Indies.
On the other hand, New Zealand are coming here after a historic 3-0 Test series win in India. Santner, Young, Phillips, and Sodhi were all part of that squad. There are also fresh faces in the Black Caps team for this series.
SL vs NZ 2024 1st T20 Match Details
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7 PM IST
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports Channel and SonyLIV App
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st T20
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka
P. Nissanka, K. Mendis (WK), K. Perera, K. Mendis, C. Asalanka (C), B. Rajapaksa, W. Hasaranga, D. Wellalage, M. Theekshana, N. Thushara, M. Pathirana
Playing 11 for New Zealand
T. Robinson, W. Young, M. Chapman, M. Hay (WK), G. Phillips, J. Clarkson, M. Bracewell, M. Santner (C), L. Ferguson, J. Duffy, I. Sodhi
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-head T20 Record
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 23 times in T20s, out of which Sri Lanka have won 9 times and New Zealand have won 13 times. New Zealand have won 4 of 8 T20Is played in Sri Lanka.
Dambulla Stadium Stats
Weather - 23°C, Partly cloudy
Pitch - Batting (good for spinners)
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 180 runs (Last 5 T20Is played)
Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 T20Is played)
Top Fantasy Players for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st T20
Sri Lanka Team
| Player | T20I Career Stats |
| K. Mendis (WK) | 1840 runs & 37 dismissals |
| C. Asalanka (BAT) | 1143 runs |
| W. Hasaranga (AR) | 681 runs & 119 wickets |
| M. Theekshana (BOWL) | 23 wickets |
New Zealand Team
| Player | T20I Career Stats |
| G. Phillips (BAT) | 1463 runs |
| M. Bracewell (AR) | 167 runs & 24 wickets |
| M. Santner (AR) | 675 runs & 115 wickets |
| L. Ferguson (BOWL) | 61 wickets |
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st T20 Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
- Batters: P. Nissanka, G. Phillips, C. Asalanka
- All-rounders: W. Hasaranga, M. Santner, M. Bracewell, D. Wellalage
- Bowlers: M. Pathirana, L. Ferguson, N. Thushara
- Captain: W. Hasaranga/G. Phillips
- Vice Captain: C. Asalanka/M. Santner
HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 1st T20
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!
