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New Zealand and Sri Lanka they will meet in the second match of the three-match ODI series between NZ and SL on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). The match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
With the series at stake, Sri Lanka need to win the game at any cost to keep their chances of winning the series alive. The Islanders suffered a humiliating 9-wicket defeat in the first ODI and need to pull off something special to level the series.
New Zealand completely outclassed Sri Lanka in the series opener. Batting first, Sri Lanka were bowled out for a total of 178 runs. At one point, they were reeling at 23/4 before opener Avishka Fernando’s half-century helped them clear the 100-run mark.
In reply, New Zealand chased down the total with utmost ease. The hosts crossed the finish line in less than 27 overs by losing a solitary wicket. With both teams now gearing up for the second ODI, here are all the predictions for the match.
NZ vs SL Match Prediction: 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka Tour for New Zealand 2024-25:
Field conditions
Hamilton’s Seddon Park isn’t really known as a very high-scoring ground. Bowlers tend to dominate proceedings at the venue. The average first innings total at the venue is a modest 233 runs and anything above 250 will be considered a very challenging total.
Form and Fitness
There are no injury concerns for either teams.
Score prediction
| team | 1st entry | 2nd entry |
| NZ | 270-280 | 210-220 |
| SL | 200-210 | 180-190 |
NZ vs SL players to make prediction
NZ – Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy will be the key players for New Zealand.
SL – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and We hate Fernando they will be the key players for Sri Lanka.
NZ vs SL Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score more runs for NZ in the match: Rachin Ravindra or Will Young
Who will score more runs for SL in the match: Kamindu Mendis or Pathum Nissanka
NZ vs SL Best Player Prediction
Who will pick more wickets for NZ in the match: Jacob Duffy or Matt Henry
Who will pick more wickets for SL in the match: Asitha Fernando or Wanindu Hasaranga
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
New Zealand will start the match as firm favorites and are expected to beat Sri Lanka to win the series. Not only the form, but the record is also in New Zealand’s favour. The Black Caps have thoroughly dominated Sri Lanka in ODIs at home and will have a chance to beat them again.
New Zealand have played 46 ODIs against Sri Lanka at home so far and have won 31 of those matches. The way things went in the first ODI, it won’t be surprising if New Zealand pull off another big win over Sri Lanka.
