NZ vs SL, 1st T20I Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's T20I Match Between New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka may back themselves in the shortest format considering the line-up they come up against. The New Zealand side comes without a handful of seniors, who are absent due to the IPL, and that gives Sri Lanka, who are near full strength a strong chance of making an impact.

NZ vs SL Match Details

Date: April 2nd, 2023

Time:  6:30 PM IST

Venue: Auckland

NZ vs SL Weather Report

Cool-weather and chances of rain are in the forecast for the upcoming game.

NZ vs SL Pitch Report

With small boundaries and a fast outfield, batting second will be a better option.

NZ vs SL Head-to-Head

Played- 20 | New Zealand- 11 | Sri Lanka- 8 | No Result- 1 | Tie- 0

NZ vs SL Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Playing XI

Tom Latham, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Henry Shipley

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pattum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay De Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theeskhana, Pramod Madushan, Kasun Rajitha

NZ vs SL Key Players

Dhananjay De Silva

Dhananjay De Silva has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka over the last few years. He has silently made an impact in the line-up and is an asset both with the bat and ball, as he completes quick spells with his tidy off-spin.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell has proven to be a silent but important member of the side over the last year. He has produced some crucial knocks in the middle order when the other players failed to deliver. Now, with Williamson and Conway out, Mitchell will have some added responsibility and could be backed to do the hard work.

NZ vs SL Match Tips

Sri Lanka is pretty unpredictable in white-ball cricket. Beating New Zealand at home though remains a challenge, leaving New Zealand favorites.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win the Match