Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Prediction: New Zealand won last series in Indian Subcontinent

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are going head to head in the Match 1 of T20 Series at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka on 9th November 2024. New Zealand won their last series in Indian sub-continent. Who will win this game of cricket?

The batting lineup will be according to the top scores from Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, captain Charith Asalanka, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Pathum Nissanka has been the top scorer for Sri Lanka in T20 cricket since June 2004, scoring 291 runs in nine matches including two half-centuries with a strike rate of 133.48.

On the bowling front, the side will rely on Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamindu Mendis, and Dunith Wellalage to pick vital wickets. Since June 2004, Wanindu Hasaranga has been the top wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in T20 cricket, with 15 wickets in nine games at an economy rate of 8.16.

Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, and Dunith Wellalage

Runs will be scored mainly through Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, and Mitchell Hay. Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi are the performers who will win the team the vital wickets through bowling. New Zealand were classy in their test game against India, they will strive to maintain the same pace in this game.

Mitchell Santner (captain), Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes.

The host nation Sri Lanka will have the upper hand in the game against New Zealand. Players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga have witnessed some good form so far in this tournament, and team management will look for them to stage some good cricket in front of their own crowd. Sri Lanka is likely to win this match against New Zealand and take a 1-0 lead into the T20I series.