New Zealand Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

New Zealand is all set to wrestle with Sri Lanka in a Test series. The Blackcaps will face Sri Lanka in two Tests during the tour. The 1st Test begins on Wednesday, September 18 in Galle. Tim Southee leads New Zealand in the series.

New Zealand were about to face Afghanistan in a Test match ahead of this series. However, their match in India was abandoned due to bad weather. Now, they will have to settle themselves in Asian conditions as soon as possible.

Sri Lanka is quite a dominant team at home and BlackCaps will need to form a strong playing 11 for the first game. Below we glance at their predicted playing 11 for the SL vs NZ 1st Test.

New Zealand Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 1st Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Will Young

Will Young will be one of the openers for New Zealand in the 1st Test. He is a powerful batsman and will look to provide a good start to the team.

Devon Conway

Devon Conway would be the other opener for the side. He is one of the most powerful openers for the team and has a stunning record in the sub-continent.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra might take the one-down position for the side. He has shown good form in Asian conditions in the past and can also lend a hand in bowling with his spin.

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Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson would take the two-down batting slot in the opening Test against Sri Lanka. He is the most dangerous batter against Sri Lanka.

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell will be added to the playing 11 due to his expertise with Asian conditions. Moreover, he can also bowl overs as he is an occasional spinner.

Tom Latham (WK)

Tom Latham will be the wicketkeeper for the side and bat in the lower order. The left-handed batsman is an experienced member in Tests.

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Mitchell Santner

Since Sri Lanka stadiums are spin-friendly, Mitchell Santner will be a crucial addition to the playing 11. He can also smack some runs while batting.

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell will be an added advantage as he can smack runs and bowl medium-pace. He has also shown good form in India in the past and will look to come up with a brilliant show against Sri Lanka.

Tim Southee (C)

Tim Southee is the captain of New Zealand and will lead the team in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka. He will lead the pace attack for the side.

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Matt Henry

Matt Henry will be another pacer for the side in the playing 11. With 95 wickets in 25 Tests, he is quite a successful bowler in the Test format.

Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel is one of the best Kiwi spinners in Asian conditions and also accounts for a 10-wicket haul in a single innings in India. He will be added to the playing 11 vs Sri Lanka.