SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - New Zealand Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI

SL vs NZ, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 3 [Source: @OfficialSLC/x.com]

Sri Lanka (SL) will play New Zealand (NZ) in the second ODI of the three-match series. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Palleke, Sri Lanka, on November 17 at 2:30 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 2nd ODI Preview

After a close competition in the T20I series, the Sri Lankans dominated the first match of the ODI series. Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando scored hundreds and guided the team to a massive total of 324/5 in their 20 overs.

The game was interrupted by rain, and the visitors were asked to chase down 220 runs in 27 overs. However, all New Zealand could manage was 175/9, and they lost the match by 45 runs. 

Sri Lanka will be keen to win this game and finish off the series before the last game. On the other hand, New Zealand will be eager to bounce back and draw level in the series, keeping it alive for the decider.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head in ODIs

SL vs NZ 2nd ODI Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The weather is expected to be humid with sunny patches, and occasional showers in the afternoon are possible. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature will be around 31°C, with a 72% chance of rain.

Pitch Report - It will be a typical Sri Lankan wicket at Pallekele. Batting will be easy against the new ball when it is hard and comes onto the bat better. As the game progresses, the spinners will come into the game as the wicket slows down.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele- Record of Chasing Teams

Nearly 58% of the ODI matches that have been played here have been won by the team chasing. With dew expected in the evening, chasing seems to be the better thing to do on this surface.

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SL vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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

SL vs NZ Captain and Vice-captain Choices

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

SL vs NZ, ODI Series: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Will Young, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Captain: Avishka Fernando
Vice-captain: Charith Asalanka

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

SL vs NZ, ODI Series: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Kamindu Menids
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Dilshan Madhushanka

Captain: Will Young
Vice-captain: Avishka Fernando

SL vs NZ Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or a 1-5-2-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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