New Zealand and Sri Lanka they will face each other in the second match of the three-match NZ vs SL ODI series on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). The match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
With the series on the line, Sri Lanka must win the match at any cost to maintain their chances of winning the series. The Islanders suffered a humiliating 9-wicket defeat in the first ODI and need to come up with something special to level the series.
New Zealand completely outplayed Sri Lanka in the first series. Batting first, Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry total of 178 runs. They were trailing at 23/4 at one stage before a half-century from opener Avishka Fernando helped them cross the 100-run mark.
In reply, New Zealand chased down the total with utter ease. The hosts crossed the finish line in less than 27 overs losing only one wicket. With both the 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 of New Zealand 2024-25:
Field conditions
Seddon Park in Hamilton is not exactly known as a high scoring course. Bowlers usually dominated the competition 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 condition
There are no injury fears for either of them teams.
Prediction of results
| Team | 1st amendment | 2nd amendment |
| NT | 270-280 (view, other). | 210-220 (view, expert). |
| FIG | 200-210 (display, other). | 180-190 (view, other). |
NZ vs SL Players to make predictions
NT – Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy will be key players for New Zealand.
SL – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Asitha Fernando they will be key players for Sri Lanka.
NZ vs SL Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Rachin Ravindra or Will Young
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Kamindu Mendis or Pathum Nissanka
NZ vs SL Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Jacob Duffy or Matt Henry
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Asitha Fernando or Waninda Hasaranga
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
New Zealand will start the match as overwhelming favorites and are expected to beat Sri Lanka to clinch the series. Not only the form, but also the records are in favor of New Zealand. The Black Caps thoroughly dominated Sri Lanka in the ODIs at home and will be eyeing another win over them.
New Zealand have played 46 ODIs against Sri Lanka at home so far and have won a whopping 31 of those matches. The way things went in the first ODI, it won’t be a surprise if New Zealand register another big win over Sri Lanka.
