SL vs NZ Match Preview

Following the fiasco in India, which resulted in the cancellation of the Test between New Zealand and Afghanistan, New Zealand is now in Sri Lanka to play two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. The first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be held on September 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Galle. The second Test of the series will be held at the same venue. This is a critical series for Sri Lanka and New Zealand, particularly New Zealand, which still has a strong chance of reaching the finals of this WTC cycle. A couple of wins here would help secure a spot in the finals. 

SL vs NZ Match Details

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st Test Match

Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle

Date & Time: 18th September 2024 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs NZ Venue Stats

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, New Zealand demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

SL vs NZ Last Five Matches

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SL vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Dimuth Karunaratne, Prathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Prathum Nissanka – His innings of 127 off 124 balls were so easy and brutal that one could say he baz-balled England at their home to help lead Sri Lanka to a memorable victory.
• Prabath Jayasuriya – Prabath Jayasuriya who has taken 46 wickets in the last 9 matches which makes him crucial for this match.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway – Devon Conway is one of the most in-form openers in white ball cricket and has been so for over 18 months.
• Matt Henry – Matt Henry with 40 wickets in the last 10 games will lead the bowling. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Daryl Mitchell, Prathum Nissanka(VC), Angelo Mathews, Ajaz Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Mitchell Santner, Dhananjaya de Silva, Asitha Fernando, Tim Southee

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Prathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Ajaz Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Mitchell Santner(VC), Dhananjaya de Silva(C), Asitha Fernando, Tim Southee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Dhananjaya de Silva, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Prathum Nissanka

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

SL vs NZ Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka's confidence is high following their historic victory in England. They're back in their den, ready to dismantle the other team with their spin attack. New Zealand is coming off a home series loss as well as an abandoned Test. Sri Lanka has traditionally performed well at Galle. They would like to win here at home in favorable conditions. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.