Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at a glance

• Sri Lanka was all out for 76 runs while pursuing a 274-run par total.
• Since 2019, New Zealand has gone undefeated at home in the previous 16 One-Day Internationals.
• The hosts’ batting is in fantastic form, and they will maintain their winning streak.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Preview

New Zealand

With a crushing win in the opening game, the New Zealand team has made a fantastic start to the ODI series. Shortly following a test series whitewash, hosts New Zealand totally outplayed Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the series. In actuality, they used a new lineup for the first game. With most of their veteran players resting for this match, New Zealand was anticipated to struggle against the Lankan lions. Despite this, the new-look team was able to gain an advantage in the competition thanks to an outstanding bowling performance.

Chad Bowes made his One-Day International debut, opening the innings alongside Finn Allen. Tom Latham, the skipper, struggled to get going. He is an important middle-order batsman for New Zealand. At the top, Finn Allen, Will Young, and Daryl Mitchell will be critical to New Zealand’s success. The main bowlers to watch in this lineup are Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, and Blair Tickner.

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s captain, will be furious with his team’s performance in the first ODI in Auckland. This ground is well-known for its successful run chases throughout the history of cricket. The captain was out for zero runs as the entire squad was bowled out for 76 runs. Their bowlers performed admirably, with Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne finishing with economy rates of fewer than 5 runs per over. Kasun Rajitha picked up a couple of victims while bowling at a slightly higher than 5 economy rate.

If Sri Lanka bats first, they must score a large enough total. Angelo Matthews, along with Chamika Karunaratne and Dasun Shanaka, will be expected to bring their experience to the table and deliver some vital partnerships. Kasun Rajitha also took a couple of wickets at an economy of slightly over 5.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Playing Squads

New Zealand’s Squads

New Zealands Squads

Tom Latham (c & wk), Finn Allen, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Henry Shipley, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, and Matt Henry.

Sri Lanka’s Squads

Sri Lankas Squads

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, and Dilshan Madushanka.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Form in Last 5 Matches

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka outfield report

Hagley Oval Christchurch

Batting first teams have won 12 of the 24 One-Day Internationals played at this venue. On this ground, there is no evident benefit to batting first or second. The best score chased at this site, though, was 275 runs. That suggests that there is a decent likelihood of protecting a total here, and both teams would want to bat first.

The forecast for the match day is rain with a high of 15 degrees Celsius.

This is an excellent batting surface. The surface has a consistent bounce and good carry. Nonetheless, there is a chance that the curator will leave some grass cover on the track. As a result, faster bowlers may experience some track movement.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Tom Latham

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Tom Latham 
• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Lockie Ferguson 
• Sri Lanka – Kasun Rajitha

Most runs

• New Zealand – Tom Latham 
• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 290+
• Sri Lanka – 250+

According to our prediction, New Zealand will win this match.