SL vs NZ Match Preview

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.

SL vs NZ Match Details

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 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	267
Avg 2nd inn score	254
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

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.

SL vs NZ Weather Report

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.

SL vs NZ Last Five Matches

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

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	21	4	17	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

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

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SL vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka – Charith Asalanka has contributed with 380 runs in his last ten ODIs and nine wickets in his last nine ODIs.
• Asitha Fernando – Asitha Fernando will add a seam-bowling threat when he has new ball in hand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 48, 26, 89, 105 and 33 runs.
• Jacob Duffy – This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. 

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

Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka(C), Will Young, Will Young, Michael Bracewell(VC), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka

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

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 and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs NZ Probable Winners:

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.