SL vs NZ Match Essentials: Toss Decisions, Pitch Insights, and Fantasy Picks 🏏

SL vs NZ Stats Unveiled: Ground Trends and Key Players Analysis 📊

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Fantasy Ka Mastermind
November 16, 2024

SL vs NZ - Match Preview

🗓️ Date & Time: 17th Nov - 02:30 PM

KEY MATCH INSIGHTS

WIN PROBABILITY

  • SL (56%): Sri Lanka has a slight edge due to recent form and conditions that may favor their strengths.

  • NZ (44%): New Zealand is close behind and could turn the tables with their experienced players.

GROUND CONDITIONS

Last 5 ODIs - Scoring Pattern

  • Average Score: 245 – Matches here often see moderate scoring, favoring teams with strong middle-order stability.

  • Average Wickets: 8 – Bowlers, especially pacers, tend to have a fair chance of making an impact.

Score Range

Matches

Commentary

<240

5

Low-scoring games dominate, indicating a bowler-friendly pitch.

240-320

3

Competitive scores with balanced batting and bowling conditions.

320+

2

High-scoring games are rare, suggesting pitch deterioration in longer innings.

  • Decision after Winning the Toss:

    • Bat First (60%): Teams often prefer setting a target due to pitch slowing down later.

    • Chase (40%): Chasing is less favorable but possible with a solid batting lineup.

  • Match Outcomes:

    • Wins Batting First (60%): Early aggression and scoreboard pressure play key roles.

    • Wins Chasing (40%): Chasing requires composure, especially under lights.

  • Wins After Winning Toss (60%): Toss plays a crucial role, with 6 out of 10 matches won by toss-winning captains.

Batting vs Bowling

  • Batting FPts (53%): The pitch slightly favors batters, particularly those who can play spin well.

  • Bowling FPts (47%): Bowlers have opportunities, especially in the middle overs when the pitch grips.

Pace vs Spin

  • Pace FPts (54%): Pacers enjoy a marginal advantage due to early movement and bounce.

  • Spin FPts (46%): Spinners come into play as the match progresses, especially on drier surfaces.

Suggested Players

  • J Vandersay (SL): His leg-spin could be a game-changer on a pitch that offers turn.

  • J Duffy (NZ): Reliable with the new ball, Duffy can provide early breakthroughs.

Batting Order

Sri Lanka

  • A Fernando

  • P Nissanka

  • K Mendis

  • S Samarawickrama

New Zealand

  • W Young

  • T Robinson

  • H Nicholls

  • G Phillips

TOP PLAYERS BATTING FIRST (Last 5 ODIs)

Player

Type

Batting FPts

Bowling FPts

Commentary

K Mendis

Right-Hand Bat

121

20

A reliable batter who thrives under pressure.

J Vandersay

Right-Arm Leg Spin

102

37

Excellent in restricting runs and taking key wickets.

TOP H2H PERFORMERS (Last 5 ODIs)

Player

Type

Avg. FPts

Commentary

A Fernando

Right-Hand Bat

125

Consistently delivers impactful performances.

J Duffy

Right-Arm Medium

84

Effective with the ball in critical phases.

TOP PERFORMERS AT THIS VENUE (Last 5 ODIs)

Player

Type

Avg. FPts

Commentary

K Mendis

Right-Hand Bat

190

Exceptional record at this venue.

A Fernando

Right-Hand Bat

125

Consistently anchors the innings here.

POWERPLAY PERFORMERS

Batters

Player

Type

Avg. FPts

Commentary

T Robinson

Right-Hand Bat

33.00

Known for aggressive starts.

W Young

Right-Hand Bat

25.40

Steady opener with good shot selection.

Bowlers

Player

Type

Avg. FPts

Commentary

I Sodhi

Right-Arm Leg Spin

31.00

Dangerous with early turn and bounce.

A Fernando

Right-Arm Medium

30.50

Effective with variations in the powerplay.

DEATH OVERS PERFORMERS

Player

Type

Avg. FPts

Commentary

C Asalanka

Left-Hand Bat

66.00

Unpredictable but capable of explosive contributions.

A Fernando

Right-Arm Medium

43.50

A reliable option for picking wickets late in the innings.

Batting Order , Death over And Powerplay Bowling

Power Play Performers (Batters)

Sri Lanka (SL):

  • N Madushka

  • P Nissanka

  • A Fernando

  • K Mendis

  • K Perera

New Zealand (NZ):

  • T Robinson

  • W Young

  • H Nicholls

  • D Foxcroft

  • G Phillips

Power Play Performers (Bowlers)

Sri Lanka (SL):

  • A Fernando

  • M Theekshana

  • W Hasaranga

  • D Wellalage

  • D Madushanka

New Zealand (NZ):

  • I Sodhi

  • J Duffy

  • A Milne

  • M Bracewell

  • G Phillips

Death Overs Performers (Bowlers)

Sri Lanka (SL):

  • C Asalanka

  • A Fernando

  • J Vandersay

  • D Madushanka

  • W Hasaranga

New Zealand (NZ):

  • J Duffy

  • J Clarkson

  • I Sodhi

  • A Milne

  • M Santner

Previous Match Dream Team

ODI Match Details

📅 Date: 13th November 2024
🏟️ Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Series: New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka

Dream Team

Player

Role

Fantasy Points

K Mendis

WK

190

A Fernando

BAT

125

C Asalanka

BAT

115

D Madushanka

BOW

95

J Duffy

BOW

84

M Theekshana

BOW

82

W Young

BAT

78

M Bracewell

AR

66

T Robinson

BAT

43

I Sodhi

BOW

37

J Vandersay

BOW

29

Projection Points of All Players

WICKET KEEPERS

Player

Team

Last Match Status

Points Range

S Samarawickrama

SL

Played last match

4 - 24

K Mendis

SL

Played last match

60 - 80

N Madushka

SL

Not Specified

20 - 40

M Hay

NZ

Played last match

6 - 12

BATSMEN

Player

Team

Last Match Status

Points Range

A Fernando

SL

Played last match

42 - 62

C Asalanka

SL

Played last match

30 - 50

K Perera

SL

Not Specified

0 - 11

G Phillips

NZ

Played last match

14 - 34

M Chapman

NZ

Played last match

3 - 11

W Young

NZ

Played last match

54 - 74

H Nicholls

NZ

Played last match

10 - 30

P Nissanka

SL

Played last match

44 - 64

T Robinson

NZ

Played last match

20 - 38

ALL ROUNDERS

Player

Team

Last Match Status

Points Range

W Hasaranga

SL

Not Specified

50 - 70

K Mendis

SL

Played last match

30 - 50

M Santner

NZ

Played last match

8 - 10

J Clarkson

NZ

Not Specified

11 - 31

M Bracewell

NZ

Played last match

36 - 56

D Foxcroft

NZ

Not Specified

7 - 11

N Smith

NZ

Played last match

8 - 16

C Wickramasinghe

SL

Not Specified

5 - 25

D Wellalage

SL

Played last match

36 - 56

J Liyanage

SL

Played last match

17 - 25

BOWLERS

Player

Team

Last Match Status

Points Range

D Madushanka

SL

Played last match

12 - 32

I Sodhi

NZ

Played last match

19 - 39

A Milne

NZ

Not Specified

4 - 24

J Duffy

NZ

Played last match

21 - 41

A Fernando

SL

Played last match

5 - 25

M Shiraz

SL

Not Specified

7 - 11

J Vandersay

SL

Played last match

51 - 71

M Theekshana

SL

Played last match

17 - 37

Z Foulkes

NZ

Not Specified

7 - 11

D Hemantha

SL

Not Specified

5 - 25