Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd T20I: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at a glance

• New Zealand has won two of four T20I series against Sri Lanka at home, with the other two ending in a 1-1 tie.
• Sri Lanka won their sole T20I series against New Zealand in 2013, after which they lost three in a row (2-away & 1 home).
• In the previous game, Sri Lanka spinners had 8-0-52-2, while New Zealand spinners had 4-0-33-0.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Preview

New Zealand

New Zealand was the dominant force in the Test and ODI series, but the away team prevailed in the first T20I at Eden Park. With a number of household names missing from the host team’s T20 lineup, the unpredictable Lankan has a rare possibility of pulling off an unexpected victory.

The New Zealand squad has no injuries or absentees following the conclusion of the first T20I. Furthermore, with only Will Young and Matt Henry on the bench, it appears unlikely that the Kiwis will make any changes to their playing XI.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka put up a solid score in the first innings, thanks to Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka’s batting. Furthermore, three of their bowlers took two wickets each, but a six from Ish Sodhi sent the match to the ultimate Super over. The Asian Titans, on the other hand, will be confident of winning the series in Dunedin.

Sri Lanka hasn’t been at its best on this New Zealand visit and will be anxious to win this T20 series after dropping 0-2 in the Tests and ODIs. They are already playing the best and most suitable combination and are unlikely to modify their starting XI for the second T20I.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Playing Squads

New Zealand’s Squads

New Zealands Squads

Tom Latham (c & wk), Benjamin Lister, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert, Henry Shipley, Adam Milne, Chad Bowes, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, and Daryl Mitchell.

Sri Lanka’s Squads

Sri Lankas Squads

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Wanidu Hasaranga, and Chamika Karunaratne.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Form in Last 5 Matches

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka outfield report

University Oval

Both skippers will be looking to bat first after winning the toss, as the side batting first has won the past two T20I games played at this location.

There is a 20% risk of rain interrupting the game, so clouds will be present during match hours. The temperature is forecast to range between 18 and 20 degrees.

As the game progresses, the pitch at the University Oval may slow down. This is why quick bowlers may struggle to take wickets in the second innings.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell 
• Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Ish Sodhi
• Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga

Most runs

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell 
• Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 175+
• Sri Lanka – 170+

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