NZ Vs SL, 1st Test: Head To Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where To Watch On TV, Online, And Live Streaming Details

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New Zealand will probably be internet hosting Sri Lanka within the first Check match at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval beginning March 9. New Zealand, the reigning champions of the World Check Championship (2019-2021), drew 1-1 in opposition to England of their most up-to-date collection at dwelling and have not received any Check collection in WTC 2021-23 cycle.

They haven’t been at their finest since lifting the first-ever WTC title in 2021 and are eighth amongst 9 groups within the WTC 2021-23 desk.

Nevertheless, the Kiwis’ thrilling one-run win in opposition to England within the Wellington Check has put them in a favourite spot to dominate the upcoming two Assessments in opposition to Sri Lanka. They’ve misplaced solely twice in 19 Assessments in opposition to Sri Lanka at dwelling and misplaced solely as soon as within the final 5 matches.

The hosts have named a 13-player squad for the Sri Lanka Assessments with all eleven gamers from the most recent Wellington Check win included. Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy have been dropped whereas Kyle Jamieson has been dominated out as he’s about to endure a again surgical procedure.

Sri Lanka stay in rivalry for the WTC last and that can positively put them underneath stress from the start. They should win each Assessments and likewise pray for India’s draw or loss in opposition to Australia of their fourth Check beginning March 9.

They drew 1-1 in opposition to Pakistan of their newest Check collection but it surely’s been greater than seven months. Many of the senior gamers have been a part of the current preparation camp at Radella and have performed in Sri Lanka’s current home four-day first-class cricket.

Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis dazzled with fifties within the tour recreation in opposition to New Zealand XI at Lincoln final week earlier than rain disturbed the fixture. Sri Lanka will rely closely on their skilled batters Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, and Angelo Mathews with the latter scoring 503 runs in simply six Assessments in New Zealand at a median of 55.88.

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Pitch Situations

Hagley Oval’s floor favors each batters and tempo bowlers in red-ball cricket. Followers can anticipate a bit grass and pacers are more likely to produce further bounce and tempo from Day 1. The typical first innings rating right here is 286 with groups bowling first profitable seven of 12 Assessments right here. New Zealand have received each Assessments in opposition to Sri Lanka right here, together with an enormous 423-run triumph within the newest encounter in December 2018.

Possible Taking part in XI for NZ vs SL, 1st Check

New Zealand:

The hosts have named solely 13 gamers for each Assessments, together with the enjoying XI that pulled off a one-run thriller in opposition to England of their final match. Nevertheless, they’re more likely to area an additional pacer within the first Check with both of Will Younger or Henry Nicholls sitting out due to Blair Tickner.

Possible Taking part in XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane WilliamsonHenry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Neil Wagner, Blair Tickner

Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka have included uncapped Nishan Madushka and Milan Ratnayake with Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne returning to the Check setup after lacking the Pakistan Assessments. They may be tempted to play with 4 specialist tempo choices, together with Angelo Mathews, with all-rounders Dhananjaya de Silva and Ramesh Mendis offering the spin choices.

Possible Taking part in XI: Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Asitha Fernando