The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams have strong squads filled with dynamic players. New Zealand will look to leverage their all-rounders like Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell, while Sri Lanka will rely heavily on their spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana to turn the match in their favor. With both sides eyeing victory, this T20I will be a treat for cricket fans.
League: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20I
Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Sri Lanka (SL)
Date: December 28, 2024
Time: 11:45 AM IST
Venue: New Zealand
The pitch at this venue typically assists batsmen, with good bounce and pace for stroke-making. Spinners may play a role in the middle overs as the surface starts to wear out. A total of 160-170 could be a competitive score, and chasing under lights might pose a challenge.
1.Glenn Phillips (NZ): A reliable top-order batsman with the ability to anchor the innings and accelerate in the death overs.
2.Pathum Nissanka (SL): Known for his consistency and solid technique at the top of the order.
3.Mark Chapman (NZ): A versatile batsman who can play attacking cricket in the middle overs.
1.Maheesh Theekshana (SL): A mystery spinner who can trouble batsmen with his variations.
2.Matheesha Pathirana (SL): Nicknamed "Baby Malinga," he has the ability to pick wickets in the death overs.
3.Matt Henry (NZ): A dependable bowler who can make an impact with the new ball.
1.Kusal Mendis (SL): A dynamic player who can provide a strong start with the bat and is excellent behind the stumps.
2.Matthew Hay (NZ): Though relatively new, he is an exciting prospect with potential to perform well.
1.Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): One of the best all-rounders in T20 cricket, with the ability to take key wickets and score crucial runs.
2.Mitchell Santner (NZ): A consistent performer who can control the game with his left-arm spin and contribute with the bat.
3.Daryl Mitchell (NZ): A powerful hitter and a steady bowler, making him a valuable asset for New Zealand.
Team 1:
Captain Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
Vice Captain Choice 1: Glenn Phillips (NZ)
Team 2:
Captain Choice 2: Mitchell Santner (NZ)
Vice Captain Choice 2: Kusal Mendis (SL)
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Glenn Phillips, Pathum Nissanka, Mark Chapman
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry, Nuwan Thushara
Wicketkeeper: Matthew Hay
Batsmen: Glenn Phillips, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner, Charith Asalanka
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
1.Dinesh Chandimal (SL): With limited chances and form concerns, he might not have a significant impact.
2.Binura Fernando (SL): Inconsistent performances make him a risky pick.
3.Tim Robinson (NZ): Has not delivered strong performances recently and may struggle against Sri Lanka’s bowlers.
New Zealand is likely to win this match, given their strong batting lineup and depth in all-rounders like Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell, which should give them an edge over Sri Lanka, despite the threat posed by their spinners.
New Zealand (NZ) Predicted XI:
Sri Lanka (SL) Predicted XI:
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7061 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3237 |
3 |
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3190 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |