After a disappointing end to the test series against South Africahe Sri Lanka The team is set to return to T20I action once again against New Zealand. The previous match against the Kiwis ended without victory for either side as both won one T20I clash each. On the other hand, New Zealand returns to action at home after a Test series loss against England. Both sides hope to win against each other again. The practice matches ended well for the Sri Lankans as they won both matches against the New Zealand XI.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, first T20I:
Date and Time: December 28, 6:15 am GMT | 11:45 am IST | 7:15 pm local time
Event: Oval Bay, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Launch Report:
The pitch at the Bay Oval is known to help batsmen after an initial seam move for pacers. The field is reputed to be an excellent batting track with an average running speed of 8.71 in 12 T20Is for men. Due to a favorable atmosphere and a conducive batting surface, teams that usually win the toss choose to bat first at this stadium.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- goalie: Where in Mendi
- Hitters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
- All terrain: Mitchell Santner, Wanindu HasarangaDaryl Mitchell
- bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
NZ vs SL Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
Option 1: Rachin Ravindra (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)
Option 2: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Matheesha Pathirana (vc)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Nuwan Untilhara, Mark Chapman, Zak Foulkes, Chamidu Wickramasinghe
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 28, 6:15am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Untilhara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando .