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high flying new zealand will face Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series between NZ and SL on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). The crucial match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
The upcoming NZ vs SL game could decide the fate of the ongoing series. New Zealand lead the series after winning the first match and can take an unassailable 2-0 lead by winning the next match. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to win the match at any cost to keep the NZ vs SL series alive.
New Zealand won the first match in Wellington by 9 wickets as they completely outplayed Sri Lanka. Batting first, the visitors were bowled out for just 178 runs. Top scorer Avishka Fernando was Sri Lanka’s top scorer, scoring 56 runs. For New Zealand, Matt Henry starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs.
In reply, the Black Caps rode on opener Will Young’s unbeaten 90-run knock to chase down the total losing just one wicket. They crossed the finish line in 27th. With both teams gearing up for the crucial second leg, we’re taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
NZ vs SL Weather Report & Pitch Report from Seddon Park, Hamilton – 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25:
Hamilton NZ vs SL Weather Report:
The second ODI NZ vs SL will take place in Hamilton and will be a day-night match. Teams are likely to be welcomed by overcast conditions at Hamilton, although there are no predictions for a tight race. Rain might interrupt play for a while, but it’s unlikely to spoil the party.
The temperature will be 20 degrees during the first half of the game. After sunset, the temperature is expected to range between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs SL Pitch Report:
Here are the stats for Seddon Park, Hamilton:
| First ODI match | 15/02/1981 |
| Last ODI match | 03/31/2023 |
| Matches played | 39 |
| Matches won by the home team | 24 (61.54%) |
| Matches won by the Touring Side | 7 (17.95%) |
| Matches won by the neutral side | 5 (12.82%) |
| Matches won by batting first | 13 (33.33%) |
| Games Won Batting Second | 23 (58.97%) |
| Matches won Draw winner | 18 (46.15%) |
| Matches won Draw lost | 18 (46.15%) |
| tied matches | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches without result | 3 (7.69%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 363/4 (West Indies) |
| Lower team tickets | 92 (India) |
| The highest pursuit achieved | 350/9 (New Zealand) |
| Average runs per Wicket | 33.97 |
| Run average above | 5.3 |
| Average score batting first | 233 |
The next match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at Seddon Park. The conditions at Seddon Park will also favor the bowlers more and it would not be surprising if the next match also turns out to be a low-scoring contest.
The average first innings total at the venue is 233 runs and anything above 250 will be a challenging total. 23 games have been won by teams batting second compared to 13 wins by teams batting first. So both New Zealand and Sri Lanka will take note.
Incidentally, the last ODI match at this venue was also played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 2023. It was a low-scoring match with New Zealand registering a 6-wicket win. The Black Caps had bowled out Sri Lanka for just 157 runs before chasing down the total in 33 overs.
Conclusion:
The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting affair. With the series at stake, both teams will be looking to win the next game.
