NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Preview

Sri Lanka’s form deteriorated even further after a 2-0 Test whitewash, as they were all out for 76 runs in the first ODI. The key bowlers in the team bowled well in their respective spells to limit the hosts to a par total. In Auckland, where teams have chased even higher totals, a 275-run target isn’t much. Tom Latham, who is leading the hosts in the ODI series, scored a brilliant century the last time the two teams met in Christchurch. New Zealand has a number of newcomers on its team. Among them, Henry Shipley made his mark with a fifer in his fourth ODI.

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Details

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 2nd ODI

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date & Time: 28th March 2023 at 06:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

The pitch is good for batting. It offers good and consistent bounce and also has a bit of grass cover. The pacers can get some movement off the pitch.

Injury News

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

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tom Latham – Latham has scored 771 runs in 21 innings played in the last two years. This includes 3 centuries and two half-centuries with an average of 45.35. 
• Matt Henry – Henry has 9 wickets in the last 4 games played at home. He has been very effective against Sri Lanka. In 8 innings, Henry has 21 wickets against the visitors.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka-  The middle-order batter is Lanka’s leading run-scorer for the last two years. In 21 innings, he has scored 791 runs at an average of 41.63. 
• Kasun Rajitha – Rajitha has been impressive since the last few games. He has 14 wickets in 7 innings.

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

Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nisanka, Finn Allen, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne(VC), Daryl Mitchell(C), Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley

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

Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nisanka, Glenn Phillips(C), Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Daryl Mitchell, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Blair Tickner, Henry Shipley(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips

Vice-captain – Chamika Karunaratne, Henry Shipley

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Probable Winners:

New Zealand outplayed the visitors in every aspect of the game in the series opener at Eden Park. With the momentum on their side, NZ can be expected to continue having an edge over Sri Lanka. Shanaka leads a good all-round side and they can bounce back with a few players coming good on the match day. But on the whole, it is the home team that has the advantage and will start as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.