New Zealand will be up against Sri Lanka in the 41st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on November 9 at 2:00 PM IST.
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), Match 41 - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Match 41
Date: November 9, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
NZ vs SL (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka), Match 41 Preview
New Zealand have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Sri Lanka have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | +2.456 |
| South Africa | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.376 |
| Australia | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.861 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.398 |
| Pakistan | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.036 |
| Afghanistan | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.338 |
| Bangladesh | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.142 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.160 |
| Netherlands | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.398 |
| England | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -1.504 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series 2023 where Matt Henry scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 109 match fantasy points while Dasun Shanaka topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 82 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by New Zealand against Pakistan, Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Rachin Ravindra who scored 139 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bangladesh, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Charith Asalanka who scored 154 fantasy points.
NZ vs SL, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 250 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 30% of its matches.
Weather Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The temperature is expected to be around 26°C with 67% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.49 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
NZ vs SL, Head-to-Head
In the 101 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | 95, 78, 37, 54, 43 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 218 | 43.6 | 0 | 0 | 41, 0, 46, 77, 54 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 19, 1, 39, 11, 11 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a batter and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 95, 78, 37, 54 and 43 runs at an average of 61.4 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Pathum Nissanka is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 41, 0, 46, 77 and 54 runs at an average of 43.6 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 81 runs averaging 16.2 per match.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 3, 5, 0, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 62 | 12.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 21, 0, 0, 12, 29 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 3, 5, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Maheesh Theekshana bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Matt Henry bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 237 | 47.4 | 0 | 0 | 29, 0, 24, 54, 130 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 233 | 46.6 | 0 | 0 | 108, 0, 9, 0, 116 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 4 matches, Daryl Mitchell has scored 237 runs averaging 47.4 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 108, 0, 9, 0 and 116 runs at an average of 46.6 per match.
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dushan Hemantha has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He bowls leg-break.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 3, 5, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 233 | 46.6 | 0 | 0 | 108, 0, 9, 0, 116 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 101 | 20.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 41, 0, 0, 60, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Mark Chapman | 5 | 95 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 39, 6, 25, 5, 20 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 19, 1, 39, 11, 11 | - |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 62 | 12.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 21, 0, 0, 12, 29 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Rachin Ravindra with 139 match fantasy points, Glenn Phillips with 59 match fantasy points and Mark Chapman with 56 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Dilshan Madushanka with 149 match fantasy points, Kusal Mendis with 31 match fantasy points and Maheesh Theekshana with 26 match fantasy points.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 237 | 47.4 | 0 | 0 | 29, 0, 24, 54, 130 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 233 | 46.6 | 0 | 0 | 108, 0, 9, 0, 116 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | 95, 78, 37, 54, 43 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 218 | 43.6 | 0 | 0 | 41, 0, 46, 77, 54 | - |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 3, 5, 0, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Daryl Mitchell has scored 237 runs at an average of 47.4 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 233 runs averaging 46.6 per match.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a batter and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 95, 78, 37, 54 and 43 runs averaging 61.4 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Pathum Nissanka is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 218 runs averaging 43.6 per match.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 0, 3, 5, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.6.
NZ vs SL Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra.
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Dilshan Madushanka.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Devon Conway
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson and Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra and Dushan Hemantha
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha and Tim Southee
Captain: Kasun Rajitha
Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis
Photo credit: Alamy
