With the conclusion of the T20I series, where New Zealand Victorious 2-1, attention now turns to the ODI series Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25.
In the ODI format, the Blackcaps are currently ranked fifth in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, while Sri Lanka are close to sixth. This promises to be an exciting and hotly contested battle between two rival teams.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI:
- Date and time: January 4; 10:00 PM GMT/11:00 AM CT/3:30 AM IST (January 5)
- place: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Reserve pitch report for the basin
The course at Basin Reserve in Wellington promises an exciting battle between bat and ball. With a green color and healthy grass cover, the surface is expected to provide early movement and speed, providing great assistance to fast bowlers in the initial stages. While batting may be difficult early on, the field is likely to stabilize, making scoring easier as the match progresses.
Teams winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first to take advantage of the early conditions. However, hitting first can also lead to big totals if the initial hurdles are successfully overcome. Spinners are unlikely to receive much help from the surface and will need to rely on skillful variations to make an impact.
Prediction picks for NZ vs SL Dream11:
- Wicket keeper: Where in Mandi
- Speculators: Glenn Phillips, Rasheen RavindraPathum Nissanka
- All aspects: Darryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanendu Hasaranga, Sharith Asalanka
- shooters: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Mahesh Thekshana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Mitchell Santner (C), Sharith Asalanka (VC)
Choice 2: Darryl Mitchell (C), Wanendu Hasaranga (VC)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Donith Willalage, Camindo Mendes
New Zealand vs SL Dream11 team for today's match (January 4, 10:00 PM GMT):
the difference:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rashin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Darryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Avishka Fernando, Nwanidu Fernando, Sharith Asalanka (c), Janeth Liyanage, Wanendu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mahesh Thekshana, Jeffrey Vandersee, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Donith Willaj, Muhammad Shiraz, Ishaan Malinga
