πππππ :Β New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
ππππ : Β January 08 ,Wednesdayββ
ππππ :β 06:30 AM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
ππππππππππ : ββ2nd ODI 2025
New Zealand looking to win the ODI series in the second ODI against Sri Lanka
- New Zealand won the opening game of the 3-match ODI series by 9 wickets against Sri Lanka
- In the last 5 years, New Zealand lost only 1 ODI at home in 15 games – (2 no-result).
- In the last two years, in seven head-to-head games, New Zealand won four, while Sri Lanka won two (1 no-result)
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TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
NZ vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI in Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 8th January 2024 at 6:30 am IST. Sri Lanka are on a tour to New Zealand to play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs. The T20I series ended in favor of New Zealand as they won the series 2-1.
TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Preview
When it comes to ODIs, New Zealand are enjoying a great run at home. In the last 5 years, New Zealand played 15 games at home and won 12. They lost 1 game and 2 games ended in no result. Against Sri Lanka also, they have a good record of winning 4 out of their last 7 head-to-head games (1 no -result)
New Zealand started the 3-match ODI series with a big win by 9 wickets against Sri Lanka. In the first ODI, New Zealand bowled first after winning the toss. They reduced Sri Lanka to 4 for 23 by the 10th over. Sri Lanka somehow managed to reach 178 all out in the 44th over. Matt Henry was the peak of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for just 19 runs. Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith took 2 wickets each.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka are on a tour to New Zealand to play three T20Is and three ODIs. They have already lost the T20 series 1-2 in favor of New Zealand. In the first ODI as well, Sri Lanka looked clueless against a top-notch New Zealand bowling attack, losing the batch by 9 wickets with about 23 overs remaining. It will be interesting to see if they can come back in this second ODI.
The first ODI started with Sri Lanka batted first after losing the toss. Sri Lanka started cautiously, however, lost 4 quick wickets by the 10th over, scoring just 23 runs. Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyange forced a partnership to take them to 110. Chamindu Vikramasinghe and Wanindu Hasaranga added some runs down the order, but Sri Lanka could manage just 178 all out in the 44th over. Avishka Fernando was the top scorer with 56 runs.
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Seddon Park, Hamilton is expected to be mostly cloudy and breezy. The temperature will range between a high of 25Β°C and a low of 12Β°C. The cloudy and breezy conditions should help the team bowling first. There is absolutely no chance of rain. These are perfect conditions for a cricket match.
NZ vs SL Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Seddon Park, Hamilton. It is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in New Zealand renowned for its picturesque setting. The venue is named after former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Richard Seddon. Established in 1950, Seddon Park has hosted many international tests, ODIs, and T20 games. The venue has a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Toss: To Bowl
A total of 39 ODIs have been played at this venue, with 36 ending in outright results. Out of the 36 games, teams bowling First have won 23 games, while teams batting first has won just 13 games. The conditions clearly favor the team bowling First at this venue. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
