Dream11: SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024, 2nd T20I

The 2nd T20I match of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will see Sri Lanka (SL) squaring off against New Zealand (NZ) at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday, December 30. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

These two teams recently concluded a T20I series in November. Both teams won one match each resulting in a series draw. New Zealand made a great start to this series by winning the match bh 8 runs. They batted first and smashed 172 runs at a loss of 8 wickets. They were able to restrict Sri Lanka for 164 runs.

These two teams have played a total of 26 head-to-head matches. New Zealand have won 15 matches, while Sri Lanka managed to win 10 matches. One match ended in a no result.

SL vs NZ Match Details

The 2nd T20I match of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will be played on December 30 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The game is set to take place at 11:45 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SL vs NZ, 2nd T20I Match

Date and Time: 30th December 2024, 11:45 AM IST

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Pitch Report

The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Batting is relatively easier in the 2nd innings as cracks start opening. The last match played at this venue was between these two teams. A total of 336 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.

SL vs NZ Form Guide

SL - L L W

NZ - W W L

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI

SL Playing XI

No injury updates

Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

NZ Playing XI

No injury updates

Mitchell Hay (wk), Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry

SL vs NZ Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He smashed 46 runs in the last match against New Zealand. Kusal Perera is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match. He is expected to bat in the top order in today's match.

Batters

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka and Rachin Ravindra are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Pathum Nissanka smashed 90 runs in just 60 balls in the last match. Glenn Phillips is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga

Michael Bracewell and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Wanindu Hasaranga was in exceptional form in the T20I series. He has also smashed 711 runs and taken 127 wickets in 77 T20I matches. Daryl Mitchell is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.

Bowlers

Matt Henry

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Matt Henry. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Matt Henry took 2 wickets in the last match. Jacob Duffy is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match.

SL vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga is the most crucial pick from Sri Lanka as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has also smashed 711 runs and taken 127 wickets in 77 T20I matches.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra is one of the best picks from the New Zealand squad. He is in top notch form and expected to play a crucial role both with bat. He will bat in the top order and might bowl a few overs. He has smashed 239 runs and taken 13 wickets in 24 T20I matches.

5 Must-Picks for SL vs NZ, 2nd T20I Match

Wanindu Hasaranga

Kusal Mendis

Michael Bracewell

Pathum Nissanka

Rachin Ravindra

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.