Match Details:
- Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka( NZ vs SL ), 2nd ODI Match, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25
- Date and Time: January 8, 01:00 am GMT / 07:00 am BST( 8 Jan ) / 02:00 pm local time
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ vs SL Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – New Zealand Who will win the match? – New Zealand New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Preview:
New Zealand( NZ ) is set to face Sri Lanka( SL ) in their 2nd ODI match during the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand in 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Seddon Park on Wednesday, January 8.
New Zealand cruised to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the ongoing series during Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand (2024-25).
Batting first, Sri Lanka managed to post 178/6 on the board. Avishka Fernando top-scored with 56, while Janith Liyanage contributed 36 runs. Chamidu Wickramasinghe was the only bowler to take a wicket for Sri Lanka.
New Zealand made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 26.2 overs. Will Young led the charge with an unbeaten 90, supported by Rachin Ravindra’s 45. Matt Henry was named Player of the Match for his stellar performance with the ball, taking 4 wickets, while Jacob Duffy chipped in with 2.
The comprehensive win gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the series.
NZ vs SL Possible Playing XI:
New Zealand: 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/ Michael Bracewell.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Janith Liyanage.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka
Kusal Mendis, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Daryl Mitchell, Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara.
NZ vs SL Recent 5 Match Performance:
New Zealand: L, L, L, NR, W
England: L, W, W, NR, L
NZ vs SL Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | NZ Won | SL Won | NR | Draw |
| Overall | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs SL Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Seddon Park
- City: Hamilton
- Capacity: 10, 000
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Full Squad:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner(c), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Bevon Jacobs.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dinesh Chandimal
