NZ vs SL Match Preview

After winning the first ODI very comfortably by 9 wickets, New Zealand will be looking to dominate this game as well with the same gameplay. The focus is now on the longer white-ball format, in which these teams ought to be evenly matched. There are similar lineups for both formats, with more close matches throughout the ODI series.

NZ vs SL Match Details

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Seddon Park - Hamilton

Date & Time: 08th January 2025 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs SL Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	267
Avg 2nd inn score	264
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

NZ vs SL Pitch Report

Bowling conditions were ideal in the first innings. Both teams' seamers should be able to take advantage of bowling conditions that favour seam movement off the surface.

NZ vs SL Weather Report

There is a 10% chance of rain on matchday. You can expect some cloud cover from above. Hamilton's temperatures will be warm and humid.

NZ vs SL Last Five Matches

SL ( Sri Lanka )	L L L L W
NZ ( New Zealand )	W W W L L

NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	NZ Won	SL Won	Tie	NR
Overall	26	19	7	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs SL Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young –  Young went on to make an unbeaten 90 runs off 86 balls helping NZ seal first ODI in just 27th over.
• Matt Henry – Matt Henry is one of the most potent seam bowlers in the world with conditions like these.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Avishka Fernando – Opener Avishka Fernando scored 56 off 63 balls and tried to take to a decent score for at least putting up a fight.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Although Wanindu Hasaranga went wicketless last match, but still managed to bowl tighter lengths.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Charith Asalanka(C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell(VC), Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka(VC), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra(C), Mark Chapman, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Charith Asalanka, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

NZ vs SL Probable Winners:

When the hosts faced the Sri Lankans in Wellington, they won convincingly. With a full understanding of how to perform in New Zealand, the Black Caps are going to be firm favorites to win the next ODI. Sri Lanka is a strong team that will be able to recover. The visitors' batting will require significant improvement to challenge the New Zealanders. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.