• New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team for today's match - January 8, 1:00 am GMT | Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25.

  • The clash will take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2024-25
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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 wickets 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 in the match, bowlers can anticipate significant movement and bounce, making it challenging for the batters. However, 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)

Also READ: Matt Henry, Will Young shine in New Zealand’s thumping win over Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Wanindu Hasaranga, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Chamindu Wickramasinghe

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

NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Pathum 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 Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Maheesh Theekshana

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

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