The second T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 30, 2024, starting at 12:15 pm BST. New Zealand secured victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the series, taking a 1-0 lead. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be keen to secure a win in the second match and even the series.
New Zealand batted first in the first T20I and posted 172 for 8 in their 20 overs. Despite a dreadful start, being reduced to 65 for 5 by the 10th over, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell rescued the innings with impressive knocks of 62 and 59 runs, guiding the team past the 170-run mark. They finished with a competitive total of 172.
Daryl Mitchell is NZ’s top run-scorer in the T20I series with 62 runs. While Jacob Duffy leads the wicket-takers with 3 dismissals.
New Zealand
Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Daryl Mitchell, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner, and Mark Chapman.
Sri Lanka began their chase with an explosive start, as Pathum Nissanka unleashed a flurry of powerful shots, dominating the bowlers. Kusal Mendis also impressed, scoring 46 runs off 36 balls. However, after Mendis’s dismissal, the middle order struggled to make an impact. Pathum Nissanka continued his stellar performance, scoring 90 runs, but his untimely departure proved costly, and Sri Lanka fell short by 8 runs in a tightly contested match.
Pathum Nissanka is the top run-scorer for SL in the T20I series with 90 runs. While Binura Fernando leads the wicket-takers with 2 dismissals.
Sri Lanka
Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Thushara, and Charith Asalanka.
NZ vs SL: Match Details | ||
Match | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024-25 | |
Date | 30/12/2024 (Monday) | |
Time | 11:15 (GMT+5) / 11:45 (GMT+5.5) / 12:15 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20I | |
Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | |
Recent performance | New Zealand – W W L W W | Sri Lanka – W W W L L |
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Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
The toss winner will choose to bat first because the side batting first has won 11 of the 17 games played. Partially overcast conditions are anticipated. On this field, the average score in the first innings is 152.
In their last five encounters, New Zealand has won four and Sri Lanka has won one.
Event | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
Toss Winner | New Zealand | – |
Player of the Match | – | |
Top Run Scorer | Glenn Phillips | Kamindu Mendis |
Top Wicket Taker | Matt Henry | Nuwan Thushara |
Most Sixes | Glenn Phillips | Kamindu Mendis |
Predicted Score | 175+ | 165+ |
Win Probability | 60% | 40% |
Cricket analysts predict New Zealand has a 60% chance of winning.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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