NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI: Predicted XIs, Team Changes, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch And Weather Report

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI Match Preview [Source: @OfficialSLC, @BLACKCAPS/x.com]

New Zealand (NZ) will be taking on Sri Lanka (SL) in the second ODI of the three match series. This match will be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on January 8 at 6:30 AM.

Ahead of the game let us take a look at the live streaming details, the predicted XIs and all the other essential details regarding the game.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Match Details & Live Streaming

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Match Preview

It was a rather one-sided contest in the first match of the series. Sri Lanka batted first in the game and scored 178 runs before they were bundled out in the 44th over of the game. New Zealand chased down the target rather easily in just 26.2 overs losing only one wicket.

New Zealand will be looking to win this match and seal the series before the decider. However, Sri Lanka will be eager and to win the game and keep it alive till the last game.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather Report - The weather is expected to be overcast and cool in the after noon. As reported by AccuWeather, in the evening the weather will be partly cloudy and breezy. The highest temperature will be around 14°C. There is 17% chance of rain in the afternoon, however, it decreases towards the evening. 

Pitch Report - The surface is expected to be a good batting track. However, due to the overcast conditions and the general nature of the pitch, the ball might move around a bit in the intital stages of both innings. The batters need to spend some time before they can play their shots freely.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Team Changes And Predicted XIs

Sri Lanka Predicted XI and Team Changes

Predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, C Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ehsan Malinga, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando

Team Changes: No Changes Expected

New Zealand Predicted XI and Team Changes

Predicted XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, M Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke

Team Changes: No Changes Expected

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Fantasy Cricket Tips

• Matt Henry looked in a brilliant form in the last match with the ball. If New Zealand bowls first, he could get a bit of help from the Seddon Park track and could be a very important pick for the game.
• Wait for the toss and pick more pacers and top order batters from the team that fields first.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI: Winner Prediction

New Zealand have the momentum and the advantage of playing in their home ground. The conditions of the venue might suit the home team even more and there are more chances that the Kiwis will win this game and seal the series.

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