Basin Reserve Wellington Pitch Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI

Basin Reserve, Wellington [Source: @aashiq_mb/x.com]

New Zealand and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the ODI series after an intense face-off in the shortest format of international cricket. The two teams will be facing each other in the first match of the ODI series at the Basing Reserve in Wellington.

The Sri Lankan team fought well during the T20Is. Though they lost the series, they fought well in the series. The Charith Asalanka-led side will be looking to notch up their performance in this series and put on another strong display. They will be aiming for a win in the first game to take an advantage in the series.

New Zealand will be keen on maintaining their momentum from the T20I series. Besides, this series will serve as a preparatory ground for both teams for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams will be keen on testing their compositions and the various chemistries for the upcoming grand tournament. 

As the two teams prepare to draw swords against each other, let us look at how the Basin Reserve pitch will behave during the first match of the ODI series.

Basin Reserve Wellington ODIs Stats And Records

Basin Reserve Wellington Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at the Basin Reserve is generally known as a good one for bowling. The pacers generally get help from the track, especially when the ball is new and hard. There is lateral movement available for the seamers and that makes life difficult for the batter.

As the match progresses, the wicket will settle down a bit and allow the batters to score some runs on this track. However, pace and carry will be there on the track through out the game and the bowlers can get something from the track throughout the day. 

The batters need to spend some time in the middle before they can play their shots. Batters who are ready to give the initial stages to the the bowlers might score big on the Basin Reserve pitch.

Players To Watch Out For At Basin Reserve Stadium

Matt Henry

The Kiwi ace pacer is known for his ability to trouble batters with the new ball. Matt Henry has great effectivity whenever there is a bit of movement available from the track. He can take some quick wickets at the beginning of the game and put the opposition under pressure.

Kamindu Mendis

The Sri Lankan middle-order batter has been in brilliant form with the bat in the recent times. Kamindu Mendis has scored runs in Test and has also delivered in the T20 league. He needs to translate his performances to the ODI format and contribute in strengthening the middle order of the Sri Lankan team.

Rachin Ravindra

The young Kiwi batter has been doing decently with the bat in the recent times. Rachin Ravindra has established himself as a steady run scorer in the ODI format. His consistency and effectivity in the format as a batter makes him one of the main players to watch out for.

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