On 17th March 2024, Sri Lanka will play against New Zealand in the second match of the bilateral test series. New Zealand is leading the two-match test series by 1-0 after they won the first test match by taking a single on the last ball. The match will be played at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. The Sri Lankan side would be very upset as they came very close to an overseas historic win in the last match. They would be hoping to re-create the same performance and end the series on a winning note. Kiwis haven’t lost a game against Sri Lanka in the last 17 years at home. This article will provide you with NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Player Stats, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury, and weather updates of the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test.
NZ vs SL Match Details
- Date: March 17, 2024
- Time: 03.30 am IST
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Live Streaming: Amazon Prime
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
The pitch at Basin Reserve helps the pace bowlers. It is a paradise for fast bowlers. But at the same time, you can expect an even contest between bat and ball. Also Read: OEI vs CIC Dream11 Prediction, Player Stats, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch report, Playing XI, Injury and weather updates | European Cricket League T10
Wellington Weather
The temperature will be around 18°C. There are high chances of rain before the match. The match may start late due to the rain. But as the day progresses, the chances of precipitation reduce significantly, but with overcast conditions.
NZ vs SL Injury Update
Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner will miss the second test match due to a bulging disc in his back and a torn hamstring. He is expected to be out of action for almost six weeks. Also Read: GED vs SVD Dream11 Prediction, Player Stats, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch report, Playing XI, Injury and weather updates | ICCA Arabian Cricket League
NZ vs SL Form Guide
- NZ: W W L D D
- SL: L W L W L
NZ vs SL Dream11 Top Picks
- Daryl Mitchell: Daryl Mitchell has been in fine form in the last year or so. He has piled up huge runs, irrespective of the situation, irrespective of the opposition and irrespective of the conditions. He scored 183 runs in the last test match.
- Kusal Mendis: Kusal Mendis seemed to be in nice touch in the last match. He was the second-highest run-scorer from the Sri Lankan side. He scored 101 runs in the match. He is expected to capitalize on the form he is in in the next match.
- Tim Southee: Kiwi Captain Tim Southee took 7 wickets in the first match. He played an important role in his team winning the match.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Dimuth Karunaratne, Tom Latham, Devon Conway
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya De Silva, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-captain
- Captain: Tim Southee
- Vice Captain: Daryl Mitchell
NZ vs SL Probable XI
New Zealand Probable Xi: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham, Tom Blundell (wk), Tim Southee (c), Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner
Sri Lanka Probable Xi: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Mendis, Kasun Rajitha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
NZ vs SL Dream11 Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
In the last match, Sri Lanka showed they could not be taken lightly. They have enough fire power to demolish the Kiwi. But to replicate the same performance in the second test would be that easy for them. Meanwhile, the Kiwi side will go through a forced change as their premium fast bowler Neil Wagner is unavailable for the match due to an injury. They have the conditions and the past records favoring them. But the Lankans would be ready to come all guns blazing at them.
Note: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
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