SL vs NZ 2024, 1st Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka will square off against New Zealand in the first Test of the🌃ir two-match series from Septemberꦚ 18 to 23.

Sri Lanka are coming into the contest after registering a historic win over England in the Oval Test, while New Zealand’s only Test against Afghanistan got abandoned due to wet outfield anꦇd consistent rain in Grea𒊎ter Noida.

SL vs NZ 2024: First Test

• Date and Time: September 18-23: 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am local
• Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report

The Galle International Stadium, a picturesque venue ജnestled between the ancient Galle Fort and the Indian Ocean, is a haven for spinners. The pitch, known for its challenging nature, starts off with some assistance for pacers on the first couple of days due to the moisture and humidity. However, this early seam movement and swing rapidly diminishes as the pitch dries out. From Day 3 onwards, spinners take centre stage, extracting sharp turn, bounce, and unpredictable variable bounce from the deteriorating surface, making batting a demanding task.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
• Batters: Kane Williamsom, Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka
• All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Asitha Fernando

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Rachin Ravindra (c), Dhananjaya de Silva (vc)
• Choice 2: Mitchell Santner (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc)

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Angelo Mathew🐬s, Dinesh Chandimal, Tom Latham, K💃usal Mendis

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 18, 04:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama💎, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersa💯y, Milan Rathnayake

New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitch༺ell, Rachin Ravindꦑra, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears

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