NZ vs SL, 1st ODI Preview

With the two-match Test series concluded, New Zealand and Sri Lanka begin their three-match ODI series at Eden Park on Saturday afternoon. This series is part of the Cricket World Cup Super League with New Zealand already qualified for the 2023 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka need at least 15 more points. The series will have tremendous importance from a Lankan point of view as this will be their last chance to grab direct qualification for the ICC World Cup 2023. But the test series results will not relieve Tom Latham’s home side much, as they will be without the leading run-scorer, Kane Williamson (337 runs), and Devon Conway, due to IPL commitments. 

NZ vs SL, 1st ODI Details

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 1st ODI

Venue: Eden Park – Auckland

Date & Time: 25th March 2023 at 06:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

NZ vs SL, 1st ODI Pitch Report

It is easy to score runs on this pitch. Pacers get an early advantage, while spinners find a good turn as the game progress. 

Injury News

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

NZ vs SL, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham (c), Finn Allen, Henry Nichols, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dunith Wellalage

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tom Latham – Latham has scored 771 runs in 21 innings played in the last two years. This includes 3 centuries and two half-centuries with an average of 45.35. 
• Matt Henry – Henry has 9 wickets in the last 4 games played at home. He has been very effective against Sri Lanka. In 8 innings, Henry has 21 wickets against the visitors.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka-  The middle-order batter is Lanka’s leading run-scorer for the last two years. In 21 innings, he has scored 791 runs at an average of 41.63. 
• Kasun Rajitha – Rajitha has been impressive since the last few games. He has 14 wickets in 7 innings.

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

Tom Latham(C), Kusal Mendis(VC), Pathum Nisanka, Henry Nichols, Glenn Phillips, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Dunith Wellalage, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi

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

Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nisanka, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Daryl Mitchell(VC), Kasun Rajitha, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Tom Latham, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Kusal Mendis, Daryl Mitchell

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Probable Winners:

New Zealand has been on top of their game at home. They haven’t lost an ODI since 2019. They have won 13 ODIs since then. Though New Zealand will be without the key players, they have enough firepower to keep their unbeaten streak of 5 ODIs against Sri Lanka to keep alive. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has everything to die for the results. Their World Cup qualification depends on the outcome. But they haven’t been good in this format. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games, including a 317-run defeat against India. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.