NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2024-25

The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on January 8 (Wednesday). In the opening match, the Blackcaps triumphed by 9 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The victory was highlighted by a brilliant 90* from opener Will Young and an exceptional bowling performance from right-arm medium-fast bowler Matt Henry, who claimed an impressive 4 wicketওs and was deservedly named Player of the Match.

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI:

• Date and Time: January 8: 1:00 am GMT / 2:00 pm local/ 6:30 am IST
• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park Pitch Report:

The pitch at Seddon Park is known for providing substantial support to bowlers, especially seamers, who are expected to exploit the conditions, particularly with the new ball. Early i👍n the match, bowlers can anticipate significant movement and bounce, making it challenging for the batters. Ho🔴wever, as the game advances, the pitch tends to become more batter-friendly, offering the opportunity for the batsmen to showcase their skills.

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka
• All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Charith Asalanka
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lahiru Kumara

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Mitchell Santner (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Kusal Mendis (vc)

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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:

W💯anindu Hasaranga, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Chamin☂du Wickramasinghe

NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 8, 1:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: P♌athum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Ma🍌dushka, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Maheesh Theekshana

New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Cha𝔉pman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William OR🎐ourke, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell

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