SL vs NZ 1st T20I Prediction, Pitch Report & Possible 11

Take a look at the prediction details of the 1st T20I between Sri Lanka & New Zealand

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Nov. 8, 2024}

Sri Lanka & New Zealand will be squaring off against each other in a short 2-match T20i series to prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2026 in India & Sri Lanka. These two sides have played T20Is against each other 23 times with New Zealand leading the margin of 13-7 against Sri Lanka. While three games were abandoned.

SL vs NZ Head-To-Head

Total Matches Played: 23
New Zealand Won: 13
Sri Lanka Won: 7
No Result: 3

SL vs NZ Match Details

Day & Date: Saturday, 9th November 2024

Venue: Dambulla Rangiri International Stadium, Dambulla

Timings: 7:00 PM (IST)

SL vs NZ Live Score

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch at Dambulla is expected to be flat and good for batting throughout the match, the conditions will get even more difficult for the bowlers as there are high chances of dew coming in during the second innings. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first in this match.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The weather in Dambulla will be humid with some rain around. The temperatures will be hovering around 31 °C. There is a 60% chance of rain on the matchday.

SL vs NZ Win Prediction

The Sri Lanka Cricket team has a better chance to win this match as they are very good in their home conditions as compared to the New Zealand side.

Full Squads

Sri Lanka (SL): Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.

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

SL vs NZ Possible Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(Wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka(C), Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand (NZ): Henry Nicholls(Wk), Will Young, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Mitch Hay(WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi