SL vs NZ: 1st Test Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

SL vs NZ, Test Series: Dream11 Predictions For Match 1 [X]SL vs NZ, Test Series: Dream11 Predictions For Match 1 [X]

Sri Lanka (SL) will play New Zealand (NZ) in the first of the two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka. This match will start on September 18 at 10:00 AM IST. 

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

SL vs NZ Head-to-head Stats

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 38 Tests against each other. New Zealand hold the edge in the face-off with 18 wins, while Sri Lanka have won nine and 11 matches has ended in a draw. 

Matches
Sri Lanka Won
New Zealand Won
Drawn
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SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch at the Galle International Stadium will keep players of all trades interested in the game. On the first two days, the seam bowlers might get some help from the track early on with the new ball. However, with the day's progress, the wicket is expected to improve for batting. In the last two days, with the pitch getting worn out, the spinners will significantly come into the play. 

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • Keep more batters from the team that bats first. The wicket will be at its best for batting in the first two days, so the batters from the team batting first will enjoy the conditions and might score big. 
  • One new ball bowler from each team backedup with atleast two spinners in all is the best way to go for the fantasy teams on this pitch. 

SL vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sri Lanka Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne will be essential picks from the batting of Sri Lanka. 
  • Prabath Jayasuriya and Asith Fernando could be crucial picks from the bowling of the home team. 
  • Dhananjaya de Silva could be a player who gives significant points in batting and bowling.

New Zealand Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Kane Williamson and Tom Latham look like the best picks from the batting of the New Zealand team. 
  • Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner could be the high-return picks from the bowling of the team.

SL vs NZ Winner Prediction

Sri Lanka is a formidable side at home. With quality spin bowlers in their repertoire, they have the advantage in this game. However, considering the conditions, the team batting first might have an edge.

SL vs NZ Top Player Picks

Pathum Nissanka (SL)

The Sri Lankan opener has been in excellent batting form with the bat lately. Pathum Nissanka’s form has been with him, regardless of the format. Given the current form and rhythm that Pathum is carrying with the bat, he will be one of the key picks for the game. 

Dhanajaya de Silva (SL)

Batting in the middle order, Dhanajaya de Silva is a vital cog in the Sri Lankan mechanism. Besides his batting, de Silva can also be crucial with the ball in hand. With de Silva, you get the opportunity to pick up fantasy points in both innings of the game. 

Kane Williamson (NZ)

The Kiwi superstar batter will be the most crucial part of New Zealand's batting. Kane Williamson has not been in the greatest form lately, but he has the class to get going under pressure on any given day. 

Ajaz Patel (NZ)

The left-arm spinner has proven his worth on subcontinent pitches before. Ajaz Patel can emerge as New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker and hence give you a lot of points in the fantasy contests. 

SL vs NZ Differential Picks

Asitha Fernando (SL)

The right-arm pacer is a skiddy customer. With his pace and ability to rush the batters, Asitha Fernando might prove to be a rewarding pick for the game. 

Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

The young left-handed batter has not been able to capitalise on the promising start he made to his career. Lately, Rachin Ravindra has struggled a bit with the bat. However, he is a good player of spin and can regain his form in this series. 

SL vs NZ Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the expected playing conditions and the probable XIs of the two teams, a 2-4-2-3 or a 1-3-3-4 combination looks ideal for the game. 

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

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Angelo Matthews, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Dhanajaya de Silva
Vice-captain: Pathum Nissanka

Sri Lanka: 6 Players; New Zealand: 5 Players

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

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Dhanajaya de Silva
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lanka: 5 Players; New Zealand: 6 Players