The 1st T20I match in the two-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will take place on Saturday, November 9, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lanka side while Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand. Both teams will look to win the opening encounter and take the momentum with themselves further.

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: November 9; 01:30 pm GMT | 7:00 pm IST | 7:00 pm local
• Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report:

The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium features a well-balanced pitch. Initially, the new ball offers a favourable bounce for batters allowing them to execute their shots with ease. As the game progresses, spinners are likely to become more influential, taking advantage of the surface’s potential for increased grip and turn.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis,
• Batters: Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
• All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis
• Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka (vc)
• Choice 2: Mitchell Santner (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, , Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 9, 01:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young

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