New Zealand legendary pacer Tim Southee retired from Test cricket with New Zealand’s joint record-margin win in Test cricket. Hosts New Zealand set a massive target of 658 runs for England in the Hamilton Test. It was the 11th-highest fourth innings target set in Test cricket history (the third largest in the 21st century). Visitors England were all out for 234 runs in the fourth innings as the hosts won by a massive 423 runs. 

Three batters managed to reach the 20-run mark

England started the fourth day of the Hamilton Test at 18/2, as the visitors lost both their openers last evening. Jacob Bethell and the former English skipper Joe Root had a partnership of 104 runs for the third wicket. Once that partnership was broken with Joe Root’s dismissal for 54 off 64 balls (10 fours), the visitors lost their wickets at regular intervals. 

The no.1 Test-ranked batter Harry Brook was dismissed for one run, and Bethell lost his wicket soon after scoring 76 off 96 balls with the help of 13 fours and one six. 

In the next batting orders, only the no.7 batter Gus Atkinson reached the 20-run mark as he scored 43 off 41 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse managed to score 17 and 11 runs, respectively. Captain Ben Stokes didn’t come to bat due to a hamstring injury. 

The left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner picked up four wickets as he had bowling figures of 14.2-1-85-4.

Matt Henry got two wickets for 62 runs, while Southee picked up two wickets for 34 runs in his last Test innings. On the last day of his Test career, the right-arm pacer dismissed the highest run-scorer in the innings, Jacob Bethell. Also, Will O’Rourke claimed a wicket (1/37).

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Tim Southee took 391 Test wickets

Tim Southee retires from Test cricket after picking up 391 wickets in 107 Tests. He ended his Test career with 98 sixes, the joint fourth most sixes in Test cricket history. 

Earlier, in the Test match, New Zealand scored 347 runs in the first innings after Mitchell Santner scored 76 and captain Tom Latham scored 63 runs. In reply, England were bundled out for only 143 runs. 

In their second innings of the match, the Blackcaps scored 453 runs and set up the fourth innings target of 658 runs, after Kane Williamson scored 156, opener Will Young and middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell both scored 60 runs. 

Mitchell Santner won the Player of the Match award

Mitchell Santner won the Player of the Match award for his all-round performances. After scoring 76 runs, the left-arm spinner picked up three wickets for just seven runs. Later, the left-handed batter scored 49 more runs in the second innings and claimed a four-wicket haul for 85 runs. 

New Zealand won the Test match by 423 runs. It was their joint largest Test win by runs, as they previously won by 423 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2018 Christchurch Test. It was the joint 10th-largest Test victory (by runs). 

England won the first two Tests of the three-match Test series by eight wickets at Christchurch and 323 runs at Wellington. With this Hamilton Test win, the series ended with 2-1 in the favour of the visitors. 

NZ vs ENG Match Preview

After winning the Test series, England will look to complete a clean sweep when it plays the third and final match of this tour on Saturday. They will take on New Zealand at Hamilton's Seddon Park Stadium.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 3rd Match, Test Match

Venue: Seddon Park - Hamilton

Date & Time: 14th November 2024 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: Sri Lankan cricketer lifted from doping ban

NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Tom Latham (C), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (WK), Mitchell Santner/ William O’Rourke, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith Glenn Phillips

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young –  Young was one of New Zealand’s top performers against India, scoring 244 runs in 6 innings at an average of 49.
• Tim Southee – Tim Southee is playing his farewell series but has managed to pick only 4 wickets.

Top Picks – England

• Harry Brook – Harry Brook has been in sensational form (349 runs in 3 innings at an average of 116), leading the run-scoring charts with two centuries and a fifty.
• Brydon Carse – Brydon Carse (16 wickets in 4 innings at an average of 12.81) leading the way as the series’ top wicket-taker.

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

Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook(C), Kane Williamson(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse

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

Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse(C)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Brydon Carse, Harry Brook

Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

With their heads against the wall after two consecutive Test losses, New Zealand must make a dramatic improvement to avoid a series whitewash. Their struggles in batting, bowling, and fielding during this series, however, indicate that a quick turnaround will be difficult. England, on the contrary hand, arrives in high spirits after completely outperforming the hosts. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Following the conclusion of the first Test between England and New Zealand, both teams were docked three WTC points and 15% of their match fees for maintaining slow over rates during the Hagley Oval test. 

England captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes was left confused after his side incurred a loss of WTC points despite finishing the game 10 hours earlier than the scheduled cessation time. 

See also: New Zealand receive another huge blow in WTC points table

So what's all the fuss about? 

Prior to the build-up to the first Test, Stokes claimed that he was overly confused by the whole idea of WTC and labeled it as "utterly confusing". Furthermore, the marquee all-rounder also added that he never gave the notion of the WTC enough consideration. 

England finished fourth in the earlier edition of the WTC cycle and are currently ranked sixth in the ongoing WTC edition meaning that they will miss their spot for the finals a second straight time. 

Stokes took to his Instagram handle to respond to the sanctions from the ICC. Writing on his Instagram story, Stokes took a humorous swipe at them by stating the following:

"Good on you ICC. Finished the game with 10 hours of play still left."

After losing 19 of the 28 points they earned during the 2023 Ashes series, England has now been punished 22 WTC points in the 2023–25 cycle for their slow over-rates. In the aftermath of the first Test, both teams were found guilty of being behind by three overs even after taking time allowances into consideration. 

Where do the two teams stand now in the 2023-25 WTC points table?

The implementation of slow over-rate penalties has done more harm than good to New Zealand who were coming off after registering a famous test series sweep against India. The defeat has now tarnished their WTC aspirations as the Black Caps slipped from fourth to fifth position in the points table and can only move as high as 55.36% with wins from their remaining two fixtures in the series.

England on the other hand, are all but out of the WTC Final race but have bettered their standing slightly by moving to the sixth position. 

NZ vs ENG Match Preview

The second Test between New Zealand and England is expected to begin on December 6 in Wellington. England will look to build on their 8-wicket win in the first Test, when they effectively chased down a 104-run target in just 12.4 overs.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 2nd Match, Test Match

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Date & Time: 06th November 2024 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: Tense Australian camp gets new major blows just before Adelaide Test

NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William ORourke

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson –  He was one of the few New Zealand batsmen to perform well in the 1st Test and will be looking to lead his team to victory in the 2nd Test.
• Tim Southee – The experienced bowler will be key in taking wickets and restricting England’s batting lineup.

Top Picks – England

• Harry Brook – Brook scored 171 in the 1st Test and will be looking to continue his good form with the bat..
• Brydon Carse – He was exceptional in the 1st Test, claiming a 6-wicket haul and 10 wickets in the match.

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

Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook(C), Kane Williamson(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse

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

Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse(C)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Brydon Carse, Harry Brook

Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

England's strong batting lineup and well-balanced bowling attack will make it hard for New Zealand to win. However, New Zealand has a solid home record and is not going to go down without a fight. It's expected to be a close match, but England's experience and depth could give them the advantage they need to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

While the race for the final two spots in the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship points table is becoming a thriller as time progresses, New Zealand have recently received two huge blows. After losing their first game in a three-match home Test series against England, they now received another blow in the points table. 

Christchurch hosted the Test series opener between New Zealand and England, where England won by eight wickets. While New Zealand climbed to a challenging position in the ongoing WTC cycle points table after their historic whitewash against the hosts India in the three-match Test series, the Christchurch defeat was a blow for the Blackcaps, who are battling for the next WTC final. 

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England and New Zealand suffer three-point deduction

For maintaining a slow over-rate in the Christchurch Test, both England and New Zealand have been handed a deduction of three points each in the WTC points table and penalised 15 percent of the match fees from all players of the match. 

During the Christchurch Test, both teams were three overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. New Zealand captain Tom Latham and England captain Ben Stokes both have accepted the proposed sanction, which means that there is no need for a formal hearing. 

Despite the Christchurch Test win, England are out of contention for the next WTC final. They have earned 102 points in 20 games in this WTC cycle, while they also faced a total of 22 points deduction due to slow over rate. Their latest points percentage is 42.50, and they are standing in sixth place, just below New Zealand. 

After losing the Christchurch Test, the inaugural WTC winners New Zealand were struggling in joint fourth place with 72 points after 12 Tests, and the points percentage was 50.00, similar to Sri Lanka. Due to the latest deduction of three points, the Blackcaps slipped to fifth place with a points percentage of 47.92 (69 points).

India, South Africa, and Australia are the present top three

India are leading the ongoing WTC cycle points table with 110 points after 15 Tests with a points percentage of 61.11. South Africa have climbed to second place with a points percentage of 59.26 (64 points) after winning the Durban Test against Sri Lanka by 233 runs. Meanwhile, the defending champions Australia, are in third place with a points percentage of 57.69 (90 points).

NZ vs ENG Match Preview

England's first Test against New Zealand is scheduled to start on November 28 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. With both sides known for their fierce rivalry and exciting talent, this series promises to be thrilling as England seeks to extend their dominance in the format and New Zealand defends their home turf.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date & Time: 28th November 2024 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: Youngest IPL signee Vaibhav Suryavanshi lands in serious controversy

NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, ⁠Ben Duckett, ⁠Jacob Bethell, ⁠Joe Root, ⁠Harry Brook, ⁠Ollie Pope (wk), ⁠Ben Stokes (c),⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, ⁠Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson –  Kane Williamson is the rising star in the team, and he must do well in the middle order.
• Rachin Ravindra – Rachin Ravindra has done well in recent months and looks forward to doing well.

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root's experience and solid technique will bolster the middle order.
• Gus Atkinson – Gus Atkinson managed a five-wicket haul in the New Zealand first innings of the second Test after a long, hard toil.

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

Devon Conway, Ben Duckett, ⁠Kane Williamson, Joe Root(C), ⁠Ben Stokes,⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee(VC), Matt Henry

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

Devon Conway, Ben Duckett, ⁠Kane Williamson, Joe Root, ⁠Ben Stokes,⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes(VC), Gus Atkinson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra(C), Tim Southee, Matt Henry

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root

Vice-captain – Chris Woakes, Tim Southee

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

England has struggled with maintaining consistency. The team will be missing key players for this game, so the youngsters must step up and meet the challenge. New Zealand has a strong bowling attack and a good record against England. Based on their current performance, we believe New Zealand has a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

New Zealand are going through a good headache after winning the historic three-match away Test series against India by 3-0, as the former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to return to Test cricket.

The 34-year-old Kane Williamson, who was the second most runs-scorer (138 runs) for New Zealand in their last Sri Lanka tour, where the Blackcaps suffered a 2-0 series defeat in the two-match Test series, missed out on the complete away Test series in India due to a groin injury.

Will Young won the Player of the Series award in the India tour

However, despite Williamson’s absence in the complete India tour, the Blackcaps completely dominated in the Test series, where Rachin Ravindra (256 runs), Will Young (244 runs), and Devon Conway (227 runs) were the top three runs-scorers for the away team. While Rachin Ravindra was New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in both the away Test series against Sri Lanka and India, Young won the Player of the Series award in the successful India tour. 

Meanwhile, Williamson just returned to the game in the recent domestic cricket and started confidently. Serving for Northern Districts against Auckland, Williamson batted for three hours during the team’s first innings and scored 60 runs.    

Obvious Kane will come back into the side: Gary Stead

While Young inspired the Blackcaps' batting unit against the hosts India in the absence of Williamson, the former New Zealand skipper’s return has opened up a good headache for the team management. While the Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead has admitted selection headaches, he also confirmed Williamson's return to the Test playing XI by shaping the rest of the team.

Stead said, "Obvious Kane will come back into the side. He's a superb player as we know and that creates some selection headaches for Tom and I to get our heads around in the next day or so.

"Kane is one of the best in the world, so he will be playing somewhere in that line-up. It's just how we manage to shape the rest of the team around that."

New Zealand are getting ready to host a three-match Test series against England, starting on November 28. It will be a part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship as the inaugural winners have a great chance to qualify for the second WTC final by winning the important upcoming home Test series against England.

SL vs NZ Match Preview

We are now in the third and final game of the ODI series, and Sri Lanka has already won convincingly. The Sri Lankans kept their nerve in the rain-affected second ODI, winning by three wickets. They will go for a clean sweep and capitalize on the momentum. The young New Zealand team has had trouble on this tour, and they want to avoid a run of whitewashes and finish strong in Asia. Sri Lanka has beaten teams in recent home series. They've only lost once in the last seven games, which boosts the team's confidence. In contrast, New Zealand has consistently struggled in Sri Lanka. The batting lineup has little experience in these conditions. It remains to be seen if the team can put up a strong performance in this game and avoid a series whitewash.

SL vs NZ Match Details

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 19th November 2024 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs NZ Venue Stats

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The weather is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear for the five-day test, with light winds at times. It should be a pleasant morning session.

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.

Also Read: Star player dropped as India women announced squad for Australia series

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Jacob Duffy, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka – Charith Asalanka has contributed with 380 runs in his last ten ODIs and nine wickets in his last nine ODIs.
• Asitha Fernando – Asitha Fernando will add a seam-bowling threat when he has new ball in hand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 48, 26, 89, 105 and 33 runs.
• Jacob Duffy – This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. 

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

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell(C), Dunith Wellalage(VC), Jacob Duffy, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

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

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka(C), Avishka Fernando, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner(VC), Michael Bracewell, Dunith Wellalage, Jacob Duffy, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Michael Bracewell, Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs NZ Probable Winners:

New Zealanders endured a poor tour of Sri Lanka, as has the previous generation of cricketers. Their batsmen haven't timed the ball well and must adjust their approach on these slow tracks. The Sri Lankans possess an excellent home record and the ideal bowling attack for the conditions. This makes them favorites. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.

In a shocking turn of events, New Zealand pace bowling all-rounder Doug Bracewell confessed to the usage of cocaine and subsequently tested positive for the illicit substance following the conclusion of the NZ Super Smash game between Central Districts and Wellington in January 2024. Playing for Central Districts, Bracewell hogged the limelight with his all-round heroics in that game hammering 30 (11) with the bat and claiming figures of 2-21. 

As a result, the authorities made the decision to impose a three-month ban which was expected to be in effect till April 2024. However, a condition was placed which would truncate his suspension down to one month if he agreed to opt for a rehab program.

How did the higher authorities react to this news? 

As per a statement issued by the Sport Integrity Commission, Bracewell had reportedly consumed the substance whilst he was away from the competition which makes it clear that the Kiwi speedster was not using it as a means to enhance his performance on the field. 

However, Sports Integrity Commission chief executive Rebecca Wells highlighted the grave danger the drug possesses and how it can negatively hinder the performance of athletes across all levels of cricket. 

“It’s not always known what’s in these substances or their strength, which makes them unpredictable and dangerous. Their use is a serious issue at all levels of sport and recreation, and we want to work with both sports organizations and athletes to tackle this problem,"

Moreover, New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink also commented that Bracewell had undergone a one-month penalty and is well aware of the consequences of his action. Nevertheless, he remains committed to fully supporting him and driving him on the road to complete recovery. 

“Doug accepts full responsibility for his error of judgment; the consequences of his behavior, and the penalty imposed. As an organization, we will continue to provide support for Doug – who is fully aware of our expectations moving forward,"

Bracewell’s last appearance for New Zealand

Bracewell last played featured for New Zealand in the ODI format back in 2022 whereas his last test appearance came in a home Test series against Sri Lanka in 2023. Moreover, Bracwell has also been absent from the domestic circuit for a while since the start of the year but after completing a one-month suspension period, Bracwell could soon be cleared to partake in all levels of the game.

See also: Tim Southee all set to retire from Tests after England series

SL vs NZ Match Preview

After rain halted over 23 overs of play in Dambulla on Wednesday, the two sets of players, officials, and fans will be hoping for an entire innings of ODI cricket in Pallekele on Sunday. And, following a drawn T20I series, it would be ideal to see 50 overs each side in this second ODI, which, if won by the tourists, would set up a decider in the third and final ODI. Sri Lanka demonstrated their understanding of local conditions in the first match of the series, with two batters making centuries, and New Zealand will have to learn quickly ahead of this game - easier said than done given that three of their XI on Wednesday were making their ODI debuts.

SL vs NZ Match Details

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 17th November 2024 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs NZ Venue Stats

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The weather is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear for the five-day test, with light winds at times. It should be a pleasant morning session.

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.

Also Read: Sanju Samson reveals who motivates him in Indian team during his failure

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka – Charith Asalanka has contributed with 380 runs in his last ten ODIs and nine wickets in his last nine ODIs.
• Asitha Fernando – Asitha Fernando will add a seam-bowling threat when he has new ball in hand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 48, 26, 89, 105 and 33 runs.
• Jacob Duffy – This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. 

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

Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka(C), Will Young, Will Young, Michael Bracewell(VC), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka

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

Kusal Mendis(C), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Tim Robinson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(VC), Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs NZ Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka crossed the line comfortably on Wednesday, but despite their large batting total, they appeared to be under pressure when the New Zealand openers piled on the runs early. We expect the Black Caps to compete again in this match, but Sri Lanka will win due to their superior experience. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.