NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing 11s, Pitch Report, Form Guide, Injury Update For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 :
The 27th match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will see New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL) locking horns against each other in Sydney. The upcoming match will be the third Super 12 game for both teams. As New Zealand and Sri Lanka gear up for the crucial clash, here is everything you need to know about the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Dream11 prediction (NZ vs SL Dream11 prediction).
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NZ vs SL, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12, Group 1, Match 27 – Preview:
New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be eyeing a much-needed win when they take on each other on Saturday. The Black Caps started their campaign with a solid 89-run win over hosts and defending champions Australia before their momentum was halted when their match against Afghanistan was washed out.
As far as Sri Lanka are concerned, they began their Super 12 campaign with an impressive 9-wicket win over Ireland before Australia thrashed them by 6 wickets. Sri Lanka have also been hit by a spate of injuries as six of their players have been removed from the squad in less than two weeks because of injuries.
With just 1 point separating all the six teams in the group, neither New Zealand nor Sri Lanka could afford a slip-up. With so much at stake, the upcoming NZ vs SL promises to be a cracking affair.
NZ vs SL, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12, Group 1, Match 27 – Match details:
When and where:
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Time: October 29, 7 pm Local Time (1.30 pm IST)
NZ vs SL, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12, Group 1, Match 27 – Weather report:
The temperature is expected to hover around 22°C on the matchday with 35% humidity and 23 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
NZ vs SL, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12, Group 1, Match 27 – Pitch report:
While SCG is not really known for witnessing high-scoring games, the top three highest first innings in the ongoing World Cup have all been scored here. And on all three occasions, the totals have been defended easily. New Zealand and Sri Lanka must have that record in their mind ahead of locking horns. The average first-innings score on this wicket is 182 runs. The team batting second has great records here. They have maintained a winning percentage of 60 on this ground.
NZ vs SL – Injury Updates:
For New Zealand, their star batsman Daryl Mitchell has been declared fit. He was sidelined after breaking a finger in the nets earlier this month. For Sri Lanka, Binura Fernando, himself an injury replacement, became the sixth player from his team to be ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Australia earlier this week. He has been replaced by Asitha Fernando in the squad.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 NZ vs SL Match 27 Probable XIs:
New Zealand: Devon Conway(wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson©, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando
NZ vs SL – Last five completed matches (most recent first):
New Zealand – W, L, W, W, W
Sri Lanka – L, W, W, W, L
Top Picks For NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Trent Boult:
One of the best fast bowlers in the world, 33-year-old Trent Boult still has the ability to change the course of a game in a matter of few deliveries. The New Zealand pace spearhead is one of the most dangerous new-ball bowlers and has started the World Cup on a good note. After struggling for wickets in the home tri-series earlier this month, he hit the ground running in the World Cup, taking 2 for 24 against Australia. He is a must-have in your NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction team.
Jimmy Neesham:
Jimmy Neesham began his World Cup campaign on a good note. The hard-hitting fast-bowling all-rounder only got to face a few balls against Australia and it was enough for him to make a mark. In the 13 balls he faced, he slammed 26 runs including two sixes to help his team post 200. He is also a good option for your NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction team.
Charith Asalanka:
Charith Asalanka has been among the runs in recent games. The Sri Lanka middle-order batsman crossed the 30-run mark in all of his last three innings, scoring 31, 31* and 38*. He has been in good form and will be looking to make the most of it against the Black Caps. He is a good pick for your NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction team.
Maheesh Theekshana:
Maheesh Theekshana has continued to impress with his bowling. In the ongoing World Cup, he is the fourth-highest wicket-taker. In 5 outings so far, he has picked up 8 wickets at an average of 14. With form on his side, he is also a good pick for your NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction team.
NZ vs SL, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Match 27 – Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain:
Tim Southee:
The veteran bowler still has it and he showed it in the opening Super 12 clash against Australia. Southee blew Australia away with a stunning spell of 3 for 6 off 2.1 overs. He gave New Zealand a strong start and Australia never really managed to recover from it. Southee would be eyeing a similar performance against Sri Lanka.
Trent Boult:
Trent Boult had a good outing against Australia. While he could not make the most of the new ball, he did manage to castle Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa towards the end and conceded just 24 runs in his 4 overs. Boult can do some serious damage with the new ball and he will be keen to show that against Sri Lanka:
Vice-Captain:
Kane Williamson:
After struggling in recent times, Kane Williamson came into the World Cup on the back of a fine fifty against Pakistan in the tri-series final. The New Zealand skipper, however, did not have the best of knocks against Australia as he managed a run-a-ball 23 in a game where most of his teammates went berserk with the bat. Williamson will be looking to put up a better display against Sri Lanka.
Maheesh Theekshana:
Like mentioned above, Theekshana has been impressing with the bowl constantly. He bowls at all the stages of a match and rarely goes for big runs. In the 5 World Cup matches so far, he has conceded more than 6 runs in a game just once and has picked up 8 wickets at an impressive average of 14.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Group 1 – Points Table and chances of qualification:
Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka are in contention for a spot in the semifinal. New Zealand are currently at the top of the points table with 3 points from 2 games while Sri Lanka are at the fifth spot with 2 points from as many games. With the game between Australia and England getting washed out, both New Zealand and Sri Lanka have the opportunity to take the lead in the race for the semifinal. Group 1 has been left wide open for permutations and combinations as all six teams have a mathematical possibility of qualifying.
Here is the Group 1 Points Table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.45 |
| England | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.239 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -1.17 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -1.555 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.45 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.62 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs SL Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Devon Conway, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Kane Williamson
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers – Trent Boult (VC), Tim Southee (C), Maheesh Theekshana, Lockie Ferguson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs SL Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Devon Conway, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Kane Williamson (vc)
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers – Trent Boult (C), Tim Southee, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 NZ vs SL Match 27 Expert Advice:
Tim Southee will be a good multiplier choice for the mini grand leagues. Trent Boult will be a decent captaincy choice for the grand leagues. Lahiru Kumara and Lockie Ferguson among the punt picks here. The best-suggested fantasy/Dream11 combination for this game is 1-3-3-4.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 NZ vs SL Match 27 Probable Winners:
Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match. You can catch the latest updates and the NZ vs SL t20 scorecard here on CricketAddictor.
