NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today Match 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024
On January 8thSeddon Park in Hamilton will host an exciting second ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand starting at 6:30 am IST.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 predictionfantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI and match insights for the 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
Overview of the NZ vs. SL match:
New Zealand have convincingly taken the reins in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, taking a 1-0 lead thanks to an impressive nine-wicket triumph in the inaugural match at Wellington’s Basin Reserve.
The Kiwi bowlers, led by Matt Henry’s phenomenal 4-wicket haul for just 19 runs, systematically dismantled the Sri Lankan batting line-up, restricting them to a modest 178 in just 43 overs.
In reply, New Zealand opening duo Will Young and Rachin Ravindra put on a batting masterclass, producing an unyielding 93-run partnership. Young’s unbeaten 90, complemented by Ravindra’s quickfire 45, pushed the hosts to a comfortable 180 for 1 in 27th over.
With the stage set for the second ODI, New Zealand are poised to deliver a series-clinching blow, while Sri Lanka will look to recover and restore parity in the series. Cricket fans can look forward to another exciting encounter between these two heavyweights in cricket.
Head-to-head record NZ vs SL:
Teams |
Matches won |
New Zealand |
53 |
Sri Lanka |
43 |
NZ vs SL Weather and Ground Report:
Temperature |
13°C |
Weather forecast |
Clear sky |
Pitch Behavior |
Balanced |
Most suitable for |
Pace |
Average score of the 1st innings |
239 |
Rushing team record:
Records |
Neutral |
% of winnings |
50% |
NZ vs. SL Playing 11s (predicted):
New Zealand Game 11: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(wk), Mitchell Santner©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Predictions and Fantastic Cricket Tips:
Selection of captaincy:
Will Young – He is a right handed batsman from New Zealand. He scored 90 runs in the last game. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an important all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He smashed 35 runs in the last match. |
Top Picks:
Matt Henry – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. He took 4 wickets in the last game. |
Jacob Duffy – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. He took 2 wickets in the last game. |
Choice of budget:
Chamindu Wickramasinghe – Is a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Avishka Fernando – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who does top order for them. |
NZ vs SL Elections of captain and vice-captain:
Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Will Young |
co-captain |
Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Guard – Kusal Mendis
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
- All-round players – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Guard – Kusal Mendis
- batsmen – Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young (c), Rachin Ravindra
- All-round players – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Matt Henry (vc), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today’s 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Players to avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (last game) |
Mitchell Hay |
6.5 points |
22 points |
Kaminda Mendis |
7.5 points |
7 points |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today Match 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
Selection of SL captaincy |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
Election of captain GL |
Will Young |
Punt Picks |
Matt Henry and Mark Chapman |
Dream11 combination |
1-5-3-2 |
NZ vs SL match winner prediction:
Considering the team’s current performance in this series, New Zealand is expected to win this match.