NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - Sri Lanka Tour Of New Zealand 2024, 1st ODI

NZ vs SL, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions For Match 1 [Source: @BLACKCAPS, @OfficialSLC/x.com]

New Zealand (NZ) will be up against Sri Lanka (SL) in the first ODI match of the three-match ODI series. This match will be played at the Basin Reserve, Wellington in New Zealand on Sunday, January 05th, 2025 at3:30 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Preview

New Zealand has clinched the three-match T20I series by winning the first two games, but they failed to complete the whitewash by winning the last one too. They have lost the last and final high-scoring T20I match against Sri Lanka by 7 runs; Rachin Ravindra was brilliant with the bat in that match. 

On the other hand,  Kusal Perera's maiden T20I ton, the fastest ever by a Sri Lankan, coming off just 44 deliveries gives Sri Lanka consolation win in the series. The visitors will look to fight for the pride and will try to bag the ODI series like they did in the past year by bagging the ODI series against New Zealand by winning two games out of three games on their home ground.

NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be windy; cool with considerable clouds, occasional rain in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 15°C-13°C and there is only 59% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch Report: The Basin Reserve in Wellington is known for its green pitches, favouring fast bowlers early on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to lose its green tinge, becoming more batsman-friendly. Wind can play a significant role in influencing the conditions.

Basin Reserve, Wellington - Record of Chasing Teams in ODIs

4 men's ODIs matches have been played at Basin Reserve, Wellington so far, and all the matches won by the team batting first. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to bat first on this ground depending upon the past records.

Hot Picks for NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Captain and Vice-captain

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Tom Latham
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Charith Asalanka, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: att Henry, Jacob Duffy, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Pathum Nissanka
Vice-captain: Jacob Duffy

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nishan Madushka, Tom Latham
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: W O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Lahiru Kumara

Captain: Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3  combination will be ideal for the game.

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