- Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Sri Lanka (SL)
- Date- 8th January 2025
- Match Format- ODI
- Venue: Seddon Park
- Time- 6:30 AM (IST)
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
New Zealand will be locking horns with Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of this 3-match ODI series. It is slated to begin from 6:30 AM (IST).
The Kiwis decimated Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI by 9 wickets. Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts as he bagged 4 wickets and Sri Lanka were shot out for 178.
In response, the New Zealand in the form of Will Young and Rachin Ravindra put on a show and helped the hosts win the game in a comprehensive margin.
Top Batters NZ vs SL
- Will Young (NZ)- 90* runs in the 1st ODI
- Avishka Fernando (SL)- 56 runs in the 1st ODI
- Rachin Ravindra (SL)- 45 runs in the 1st ODI
Top Bowlers for NZ vs SL
- Matt Henry (NZ)- 4 wickets in the 1st ODI
- Nathan Smith (NZ)- 2 wickets in the 1st ODI
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)- 93 wickets in ODIs
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If NZ bats first
- First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 340-380 runs in the 1st innings
- Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 60-80 runs
Scenario 2- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 190-210 runs in the 1st innings
- Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 7 wickets
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?
New Zealand to win
We predict that New Zealand be winning the 2nd T20I of this 3-match ODI series.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury news as of now. We will update if there are any updates.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Will Young, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Will O’Rourke, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Janith Liyanage
NZ vs SL: Complete Squad
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga.
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Mitchell Santner (c), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke
