Sri Lanka (SL) will be playing against New Zealand (NZ) in the 1st game of New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2024 at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 18th September 2024 at 10:00 AM IST.

SL vs NZ 1st Test - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test
Date: 18th September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

SL vs NZ 1st Test Preview

In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2. Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023 where Dimuth Karunaratne scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 165 match fantasy points while Kane Williamson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 278 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Galle International Stadium, Galle Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 305 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.

Weather Report for Galle International Stadium, Galle

Temperature will hover around 28.34^°C and humidity is expected to be around 78%. 6.08 m/s winds are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The spinners have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up spinners for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

SL vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 38 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Kane Stuart Williamson

   Kane Williamson is a batter with an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 120 runs averaging 24 per match.

2. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

   Daryl Mitchell is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 111 runs at an average of 27.8 per match.

3. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

   Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis is a top-order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 89 runs at an average of 17.8 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Matthew James Henry

   Matt Henry is a bowler with an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, Matt Henry has taken 14 wickets at an average of 16.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 12 wickets in the recent matches.

2. Asitha Madusanka Fernando

   Asitha Fernando is a safe bet for your fantasy team. This player has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. Asitha Fernando bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 29.9. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

3. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Milan Priyanath Rathnayake

   Milan Rathnayake is a bowler with an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 2 matches, Milan Rathnayake has taken 6 wickets at an average of 31.3.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

   Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He has an average of 164 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

2. Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

   Dhananjaya de Silva is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dhananjaya de Silva has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 193 runs averaging 48.3 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva is also a handy bowler, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 9. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

3. Rachin Ravindra

   Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a top-order batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 86 runs averaging 28.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 26.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

   Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your fantasy team. This player has an average of 164 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Kamindu Mendis bowls slow left-arm orthodox.

2. Matthew James Henry

   Matt Henry is a bowler with an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 12 wickets at an average of 16.4. Matt Henry has been very successful against this team, taking 11 wickets in recent matches.

3. Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

   Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 193 runs averaging 48.3 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva is also a handy bowler, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 9. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

4. Kane Stuart Williamson

   Kane Williamson is a batter with an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Kane Williamson has scored 120 runs averaging 24 per match.

5. Rachin Ravindra

   Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, this player has scored 86 runs at an average of 28.7 per match. Rachin Ravindra is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket, averaging 26 wickets per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears and William O'Rourke.

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Milan Rathnayake.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Dimuth Karunaratne and Tom Latham

All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips

Bowlers: Matt Henry and Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Daryl Mitchell

Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction