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New Zealand will cross swords with Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday, January 8.
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In the first ODI, Sri Lanka was tasked to bat first after losing the toss. Avishka Fernando topped the scores for the visitors as they got bundled out for 178 runs in 43.4 overs. Matt Henry was the star bowler with four wickets for the Black Caps.
In the chase, Will Young (90*), Rachin Ravindra (45), and Mark Chapman (29*) finished off the proceedings in 26.2 overs with nine wickets in hand. Chamindu Wickramasinghe was the lone wicket-taker for Sri Lanka.
NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Details
Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI
Time & Date: 6:30 AM IST, Wednesday, January 8
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Pitch Report
The last ODI New Zealand played at the Seddon Park was against Sri Lanka in March 2023 when the former secured a six-wicket win. Pacers will find some lateral movement in the initial overs with batters finding it tough to find the middle of the bat.
NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Probable XIs
New Zealand
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk)/Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction
Match Winner: New Zealand
New Zealand pacers completely dominated Sri Lankan batters in the first ODI. We can expect a similar gameplay in the second affair as well. Though we can anticipate a better fight from Sri Lanka, the Black Caps are expected to win this contest and seal the series 2-0 with one more game to go.
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