New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Pitch Report, Probable Playing XI and Fantasy
The second game of the three-match ODI series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played on 8 January 2024 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Sri Lanka are currently on a tour of New Zealand and have already played a series of three T20Is in which the Kiwis won 2-1. The first match of the three-match ODI series was also in New Zealand's favor as they won by 9 wickets.
New Zealand Preview
The New Zealand team is performing very well on their home ground in ODIs. In the last 5 years, New Zealand has played 15 matches on their home ground, out of which they have won 12, lost one match and 2 ended without a result. They have a good record in the last 7 matches against Sri Lanka, out of which they have won 4 and 1 ended without a result.
New Zealand won the toss and bowled in the first ODI and bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 runs in just 44 overs. Matt Henry proved to be New Zealand's best bowler. He took 4 wickets for 19 runs, while Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith took 2-2 wickets.
New Zealand chased the target in just 27 overs. Rachin Ravindra scored 45 runs, while Will Young scored 90 runs. Mark Chapman supported him well and chased the target without losing a wicket.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka has already lost the T20 series to New Zealand. Even in the first ODI, their bowling attack did not perform very well. It will be interesting to see if they will be able to make a comeback in the second ODI or not. In the first ODI, Sri Lanka batted first after losing the toss and lost 4 wickets in just 10 overs. Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyanage shared a partnership to take the score to 110 runs. After which Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Wanindu Hasaranga also scored some runs and took the team to a score of 178. Defending the target, Sri Lanka conceded 90 runs in the first 12 overs. They could take only dismiss one batter of the host team.
Weather & Pitch Report
Cloudy skies are expected at Seddon Park in Hamilton on January 8. Cloudy skies and windy conditions can prove to be good for the team bowling first. A total of 39 ODIs have been played on this ground so far, out of which the teams bowling first have won 23. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
Sri Lanka's Probable Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Zenith Liange, Chamindu Wickremesinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Ishan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
New Zealand's Probable Playing XI:
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'rourke
Fantasy XI: Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Hay, Pathum Nissanka, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Charith Asalanka, Matt Henry, William O'rourke, Asitha Fernando