Sri Lanka and New Zealand will clash in the first of the three ODIs on Wednesday, November 13 after the T20Is ended evenly. Get our latest expert Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match betting tips, predictions and picks below.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI Information
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Date: Wednesday, November 13
- Time: 2.30 pm local (9 am GMT or 2.30 pm IST)
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What Have The Two Teams Done Recently?
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have had a good couple of months across formats but they would be majorly delighted with their back to back series wins in ODIs.
They stunned India in a series held in August, winning it 2-0 before overcoming West Indies 2-1 in the following series.
In fact, at home, Sri Lanka have been a difficult side to defeat, having won five back to back series in their own backyard. The last time to beat them at home, however, was New Zealand in March 2023.
New Zealand
New Zealand last played an ODI back in December 2023, defeating Bangladesh 2-1 at home – nearly a year ago.
This had been preceded by their semifinal exit at the 2023 World Cup which was held in India.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Stats
- Overall Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head: There have been 102 previous ODIs between these two sides and New Zealand lead 52-41 with one game having ended in a tie.
- What’s interesting to see is that the last time Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in an ODI was way back in 2015. Since then there have been 10 games played, of which two ended without a result but New Zealand have won the other eight.
- Sri Lanka have a brilliant record at home though, winning 17 of the 27 matches and losing just six with four finishing without a result.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI Preview & Predictions with Latest Odds*
Combining Sri Lanka’s home record in this format with the kind of pitches on offer and the fact that New Zealand haven’t played an ODI since December last year, it looks like we could have a bit of a one-sided start to this series.
What might work in favour of New Zealand is the manner in which they came back in the second T20I and won it by five runs in their defence of 108. Can they put up another such showing on the same ground?
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Winner
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Top Batsman
- Top Sri Lanka Batter – Pathum Nissanka: 3/1 (sign up with Dafabet in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
- Top New Zealand Batter – Will Young: 7/2
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Top Bowler
- Top Sri Lanka Bowler – Wanindu Hasaranga: 7/2 (sign up with 10Cric in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
- Top New Zealand Bowler – Mitchell Santner: 5/1
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Toss Prediction
New Zealand to win the toss: 10/11
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Other Predictions
- Team of Top Batter – Sri Lanka: 4/6
*odds correct at the time of writing.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz.
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Henry Nicholls, Dean Foxcroft, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Zakary Foulkes, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
How to Watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live?
The New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka will be broadcast and live streamed on the FanCode app in India.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Series Schedule
- 1st T20I: November 9 at Dambulla
- 2nd T20I: November 10 at Dambulla
- 1st ODI: November 13 at Dambulla
- 2nd ODI: November 17 at Pallekele
- 3rd ODI: November 19 at Pallekele
