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The second T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is set to take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on December 30, 2024. This contest is particularly significant for Sri Lanka as they look to bounce back after a narrow defeat in the first T20I, where New Zealand claimed victory by just 8 runs. Currently, New Zealand lead the series 1-0, with Daryl Mitchell emerging as a key player, having scored 62 runs in the previous match. Jacob Duffy also shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka are eager to level the series after their recent loss. Pathum Nissanka has been a standout performer for Sri Lanka, scoring 90 runs in the series so far, while Binura Fernando has taken 2 wickets. The Sri Lankan squad, led by Charith Asalanka, features a strong batting lineup that includes established players like Kusal Mendis and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who can significantly impact both batting and bowling.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: December 30, 06:15 am GMT | 11:45 am IST | 7:15 pm local
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report:
The pitch at Bay Oval is recognized for its ability to support batters after an initial phase of seam movement for fast bowlers. It is widely regarded as a superb batting surface, with an average run rate of 8.71 across 13 Men’s T20Is. Due to the favourable conditions and batting-friendly nature of the pitch, teams that win the toss typically opt to bat first at this venue.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Kusal Mendis (c), Glenn Phillips (vc)
Choice 2: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Matheesha Pathirana (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Chamidu Wickramasinghe
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 30, 06:15 am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando.
