With the conclusion of the T20I series, where the New Zealand triumphed 2-1, attention now turns to the ODI series of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25.
In the ODI format, the Blackcaps are currently fifth in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings, while Sri Lanka are close behind at sixth. This promises to be an exciting and close battle between two competitive sides.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI:
- Date and time: January 4; 10:00 pm GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 3:30 am IST (January 5)
- Event: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Basin Reserve Tone Report
The Basin Reserve pitch in Wellington promises an exciting battle between bat and ball. With a greenish tint and healthy grass cover, the surface is expected to provide movement and early pace, offering significant help to fast players in the initial stages. While hitting may be a challenge at first, the pitching will likely stabilize, making scoring easier as the game progresses.
Teams that win the toss are likely to choose to bowl first to take advantage of early conditions. However, batting first can also generate substantial totals if the initial hurdles are successfully overcome. Spinners are unlikely to get much help from the surface and will need to rely on skillful variations to make an impact.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- goalie: Where in Mendi
- hitters:Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
- all terrain: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
- bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
Option 1: Mitchell Santner (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Option 2: Daryl Mitchell (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
New Zealand vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 4, 22:00 GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga