New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Preview

NZ vs SL Match Details:

Match: 2nd ODI of the 3-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 AM IST / 01:00 AM GMT
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV app and website, Amazon

Seddon Park Pitch Report:

The surface at Seddon Park in Hamilton has favored both batters and bowlers so far. The average first innings total at this venue is 230. Out of 57 games played here, teams bowling first have won 30 matches. Both sides might opt to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Records:

New Zealand and Sri Lanka have played 106 matches, with New Zealand winning 53 and Sri Lanka winning 43. One match ended in a tie, and nine matches had no result.

Probable Predicted 11 for NZ vs SL:

New Zealand NZ:

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke.

Sri Lanka SL:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.

Probable Top Performers:

Probable Best Batter: Will Young

New Zealand's opener Will Young could be the best batter in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. He was in fine form in the opener, scoring an unbeaten 90 runs.

Probable Best Bowler: Matt Henry

Veteran pacer Matt Henry was brilliant in the first ODI, taking four wickets for just 19 runs. He will look to continue his good form in this game.

Today's Match Prediction:

New Zealand to win the match.

Scenario 1:

New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 55-65
SL: 215-225
New Zealand win the match.

Scenario 2:

Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 75-85
NZ: 275-285
New Zealand win the match.

Cricket analysts predict New Zealand has a 75% chance of winning.