Seddon Park Hamilton Pitch Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI

Seddon Park Hamilton [Source: BCCI]

The stage is set for an exciting clash between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the second ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 AM IST and promises to be a thrilling contest. 

In the first ODI at the Basin Reserve, Kiwis emerged victorious by 9 wickets. The match was largely dominated by Matt Henry, who bowled an exceptional spell and reduced Sri Lanka to a dismal 23 for 4 within the first powerplay. Henry’s figures of 4 for 19, combined with sharp bowling from Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith, kept Sri Lanka on the back foot.

Despite some resistance from Avishka Fernando (56) and Janith Liyanage (36), Sri Lanka was bowled out for 178 in the 44th over. New Zealand comfortably chased the target, with Will Young scoring a steady 90* off 86 balls. Rachin Ravindra's quick 45 and an unbeaten partnership with Mark Chapman (28*) helped New Zealand finish with 23.4 overs to spare.

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So, ahead of the clash, let's take a closer look at the pitch conditions and key players to watch for this match.

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Seddon Park Hamilton Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at Seddon Park is expected to be fairly balanced. It's not a batting paradise, but it's not a nightmare for the batsmen either. The bowlers can expect some assistance early on, especially with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch is likely to ease up, offering minimal support for the spinners and making conditions more favourable for batting.

Historically, teams batting first have won 23 times at this venue, but teams batting second have had the upper hand with 30 wins. So, winning the toss will be crucial, and the captain who wins it will likely choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early conditions.

This pitch seems to offer a decent scoring potential, and teams could look to target a total between 250-299 runs.

Players To Watch Out For At Seddon Park Hamilton

Rachin Ravindra

The New Zealand all-rounder has been in superb form. He has consistently been a steady run-scorer in ODIs, and his knock of 90 in the last match proves his worth. He will be a key player to watch in the second ODI.

Matt Henry

 The 33-year-old fast bowler has been in sensational form with the new ball. He has been a wicket-taking machine and will be a key player for New Zealand, especially early in the innings, where he can put pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen.

Wanindu Hasaranga

 The Sri Lankan all-rounder is the backbone of his team. He has been a genuine wicket-taker and has also played vital knocks with the bat. His ability to step up when the team needs him most makes him a player to watch out for in the second ODI.

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