Published Nov 16, 2024, 11:44 pm IST
After rain halted over 23 overs of play in Dambulla on Wednesday, the two sets of players, officials, and fans will be hoping for an entire innings of ODI cricket in Pallekele on Sunday. And, following a drawn T20I series, it would be ideal to see 50 overs each side in this second ODI, which, if won by the tourists, would set up a decider in the third and final ODI. Sri Lanka demonstrated their understanding of local conditions in the first match of the series, with two batters making centuries, and New Zealand will have to learn quickly ahead of this game - easier said than done given that three of their XI on Wednesday were making their ODI debuts.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 2nd Match, ODI Match
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: 17th November 2024 at 02:30 PM IST
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Avg 1st inn score | 267 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 254 |
Win% batting 1st | 57 |
Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.
The weather is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear for the five-day test, with light winds at times. It should be a pleasant morning session.
NZ ( New Zealand ) | W W W L L |
SL ( Sri Lanka ) | L W W W W |
Matches Played | SL Won | NZ Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 21 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
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Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka(C), Will Young, Will Young, Michael Bracewell(VC), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka
Kusal Mendis(C), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Tim Robinson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(VC), Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka
Captain – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka
Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell
Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis
Sri Lanka crossed the line comfortably on Wednesday, but despite their large batting total, they appeared to be under pressure when the New Zealand openers piled on the runs early. We expect the Black Caps to compete again in this match, but Sri Lanka will win due to their superior experience. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
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