SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka and New Zealand will face each other at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on 9 November 2024 at 07:00 PM IST. Sri Lanka is coming into this series carrying the positive momentum of winning a recent home white-ball series against the West Indies by a margin of 2-1 in October. They have kept the same team from the previous series which they played against WI in these T20Is. New Zealand did not play any T20I series after their disastrous campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The visitors will be participating in this series with an inexperienced side. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I- Pitch Report Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a ground where spinners are generally favored, but there could be a little swing left in for the fast bowlers. Toss winning team might opt to bowl first and would prefer to chase the target. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Broadcast Details The match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network in India. The match will be streamed live on Sony Liv app and web as well. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in T20Is SL vs NZ– Head-to-Head Total Matches 23 Won by Sri Lanka 13 Won by New Zealand 9 Matches Draw 0 Matches With no Result 1 Playing 11 for SL vs NZ 1st T20I Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mitch Hay (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi Must Picks for SL vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Team Top Wicket Keepers to pick Kusal Mendis | WK | SL: The Sri Lankan wicket-keeper has scored 1840 runs in 73 innings in his T20I career. Also, in the last T20I he played against West Indies, he score 68 quick runs. He can be a valuable pick in your fantasy team. Top Batters to Pick Pathum Nissanka | BAT | SL: In just 56 T20I innings, Nissanka has scored 1522 runs at an average of 28.71. In the last 3 matches against West Indies, the batter scored 104 runs at an average of 34.33. He can be a player to watch out for in this game. Mark Chapman | BAT | NZ: The southpaw has scored 1548 runs in 68 T20I innings at a decent strike rate of 132.64. He also have a ton to his name in this format in the international cricket. He should make a cut in your fantasy team. Top All-Rounders to Pick Wanindu Hasaranga | AR | SL: Hasaranga is one of the finest all-rounders when it comes to the white-ball cricket in modern time. The 27-year old has scored 681 runs and has picked up 119 wickets in just 74 T20I matches. He is a must have player in your fantasy team. Mitchell Santner | AR | NZ: In 104 T20I matches, Santner has plucked 104 wickets and has also scored 675 runs for his side. The last time when he played against Sri Lanka, he picked up 2 wickets and scored unbeaten 11 runs. He is a player you should consider having in your side. Top Bowlers to pick Matheesha Pathirana | BOW | SL: Known for his accuracy, the Lanka pacer is someone who can be a game changer for his side. In 14 T20Is matches he played, he has picked up 23 wickets, 4 of which came in his last 3 matches against West Indies. Keeping him out of your side would cost you some crucial fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson | BOW | NZ: The Kiwi speedster has been a threat for the batters over the time. In 42 T20I matches, he has picked up 61 wickets. Also, in his last 3 matches that he played for NZ in this format, he bagged 6 wickets in total which shows how good he has been recently in this format. Captain Choice - Wanindu Hasaranga - Mark Chapman Vice Captain Choice - Mitchell Santner - Kamindu Mendis Who Will Win Today's Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Match? Sri Lank has been in a great form in their last few series. Also, they have a experienced side when compared to the visitors. Hence, Sri Lanka is more likely to win this match. Disclaimer This is a team that is created based on the author's knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, do take note of the points mentioned and make your own decision.