SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - New Zealand Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st T20I

SL vs NZ, T20I Series: Dream11 Predictions For Match 1 [Source: @BLACKCAPS/x.com]

Sri Lanka (SL) will take on New Zealand (NZ) in the first T20I of the two-match series. This match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on November 9 at 7:00 PM 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.

SL vs NZ 1st T20I Preview

Both Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be confident from their recent ventures. While Sri Lanka have won both the white ball series against West Indies, New Zealand are coming into this series on the back of a historic win against India in Tests. Sri Lanka will also carry the confidence of defeating the same side a couple of months back in Test cricket. With both teams carrying great momentum and form, this match promises to be an exciting clash.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head in T20Is

SL vs NZ 1st T20I Weather And Pitch Report

Weather—Rain interruptions are expected during the game because a thunderstorm is forecast. As reported by AccuWeather, there is a 5% chance of rain during the game, which might hamper the proceedings.

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Rangiri is generally a slow track, and stroke-making is difficult for batters. The spinners mostly have the biggest say in deciding the fate of a match at this venue. However, this being a night game, the ball might come better onto the bat.

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SL vs NZ Captain and Vice-captain Choices

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

SL vs NZ, 1st T20I: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain: Mitchell Santner

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

SL vs NZ, 1st T20I: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Matheesha Pathirana

SL vs NZ Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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