NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

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NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction: It is going to be the last bilateral ODI series before the ICC Champions Trophy starts. The match will start at 3:30 AM IST on January 5, 2025.

Team Preview of NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

After a great 2025 start, the Sri Lankan side, which won its first T20I match since 2006, will be looking more confident going into the ODI series against the New Zealand side on January 5, 2025.

In the past, it was Sri Lanka who won the series by 2-1, but this time, it is going to be hard for them because now the series will be played in New Zealand, which will favor the pace bowlers.

The last time Sri Lanka won the ODI series against New Zealand in New Zealand was back in 2000/2001 under the captaincy of the current coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, where they won the series by a 4-1 scoreline.

It is going to be the final chance for both teams to pick their best XI, which they can use in the ICC Champions Trophy because the tournament is going to start in February, and for both teams, it is going to be an important one.

Check out all the player stats, pitch reports, and head-to-head stats for the match between New Zealand vs Sri Lanka. Make your fantasy team using our stats and data of the players and also about the pitch to win every contest in the dream11.

When and Where To Watch NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

Match	New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2025
Date & Time	January 5, 2025, 3: 30 AM IST
Venue	Basin Reserve, Wellington
Where to Watch	Sonyliv.com

Player Injury Report For NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

No New Injury news.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Record

Match Played	105
New Zealand Won	52
Sri Lanka Won	43
Tie/NR	1/9

Weather Conditions For NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

There is a chance of rain again, but the weather will be overcast all day.

Pitch Report of Basin Reserve, Wellington, NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

Match Played	4 Matches
Batting first won	4 Matches won
Batting second won	0 Matches won
Average 1st innings scores	296 Runs
Highest Team innings total	318/6 by NZ vs BAN
Lowest Team innings total	154/10 by BAN vs NZ

We only took the stats for the last four matches because all the other matches happened before 2005, and since then, the pitch and playing style have changed a lot. It is one of the high-scoring grounds in New Zealand where the Pacers do get some movement in the initial phase, but mostly, the pitch is going to be great for the batters.

Important players for the Sri Lanka Team in the match against the New Zealand Team

1. Kusal Mendis has scored a century against New Zealand, and in the last two ODI matches, he scored 200+ runs, which makes him a good pick for the 1st ODI match.

2. Pathum Nissanka has improved greatly since the last time and will be the anchor batter for Sri Lanka in the first ODI. However, his average against New Zealand is just 21.

3. Wanindu Hasaranga took 26 wickets in 10 innings in 2024, which is a very improved stat for him in the ODIs. He will be a key player against New Zealand as he can also score some runs.

Important players for the New Zealand Team in the match against Sri Lanka

1. Will Young has an 80.66 average in 5 matches against Sri Lanka in ODI, and two times he has not been out. He scored two half-centuries, with the highest of 86.

2. Michael Bracewell has taken 5 wickets in 2 innings. He bowled against Sri Lanka and scored 34 runs. He can be a great captaincy choice for your team because Sri Lanka does have lots of left-handers.

3. Matt Henry has taken 18 wickets in 6 matches at Wellington and took 24 wickets against Sri Lanka in 10 innings, which is a great record. Do pick him as the vice-captain if New Zealand bowls first.

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025

New Zealand will be the favorite to win the match.

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Match Fantasy Team Prediction

Wicketkeeper	Kusal Mendis
Batters	Will Young, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders	Rachin Ravindra, Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers	Lahiru Kumara, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Captain	Michael Bracewell, Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain	Matt Henry, Will Young

New Zealand ODI Squad vs Sri Lanka

Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young

Sri Lanka ODI Squad vs Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025: Probable Playing 11 of New Zealand

Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 2025: Probable Playing 11 of Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando