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

Sri Lanka will jump against New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series from September 18 to 23.

Sri Lanka will come into the tournament after registering a historic win over England in the Oval Test, while New Zealand are their only Test opponents. Afghanistan abandoned due to wet pitch and incessant rain in Greater 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
• Location: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report

The Galle International Stadium, a beautiful place between the ancient Galle Fort and the Indian Ocean, is a place for spinners. The pitch, which is known for its challenge, starts with the help of pacers in the first few days due to humidity and humidity. However, this initial seam and swing movement quickly diminishes as the pitch dries. From Day 3 onwards, the spinners take center stage, unleashing sharp turns, bounces, and unpredictable bounces in the deteriorating terrain, making batting a difficult task.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
• Hitters: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka
• Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
• Footballers: Tim SoutheeAjaz Patel, Asitha Fernando

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

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

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis

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

Teams:

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, Jeff Mendis, Ramesh Mendi Rathnayake

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

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