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SL vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Sri Lanka And New Zealand?

SL vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Prediction [Source: @ICC/x.com]SL vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Prediction [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are all set to lock horns with each other in the second T20I on Sunday, November 10, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With Sri Lanka already leading the series 1-0, the Kiwis will aim to make a comeback and level things up. Sri Lanka would love to seal the series with another win on their home turf.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka kicked off the series in style with a 4-wicket win in Dambulla. The Lankan bowlers, led by Dunith Wellalage (3/20), kept New Zealand under control. After opting to bat, New Zealand struggled to get going, but some crucial late hits from Zak Foulkes helped them reach a fighting total of 135 in 19.3 overs.

The chase wasn’t all smooth sailing for Sri Lanka. They lost Kusal Mendis for a duck right off the bat, and although Pathum Nissanka (19) and Kusal Perera (23) managed to build some momentum, wickets kept falling.

When Sri Lanka looked a bit shaky at 87/5, skipper Charith Asalanka stepped up, adding a valuable 38-run stand with Wanindu Hasaranga. Foulkes, who was the thorn in Sri Lanka’s side, broke the partnership, but Wellalage and Asalanka held their nerves to finish the game with four wickets to spare.

New Zealand

The Kiwis know they’ll need to do better if they want to stay alive in the series. Their batting lineup struggled against Sri Lanka’s spinners, and losing wickets regularly kept them from building a strong score.

Zak Foulkes showed his worth with both bat and ball, adding crucial runs down the order and taking three wickets. New Zealand will want their top and middle-order firing to fire. If players like Mark Chapman and Finn Allen can come good, the Kiwis stand a fighting chance.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

Categories
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Matches Played2424
Matches Won1013
Matches Lost1310
No Result11

How Will the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Behave?

The pitch at Dambulla is renowned as a spinners' surface, with its dry and low-bounce pitch making batting difficult. Scoring big here isn’t easy, as the average first innings score is around 120. The ball tends to grip and turn, especially as the game progresses. Teams batting first have won four out of the seven T20Is at this venue, but with Sri Lanka successfully chasing in the last match, the team winning the toss might look towards fielding first.

Players To Watch Out For In SL vs NZ 1st T20I

Top All-Rounders

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Dunith Wellalage ran riot with the ball in the last game, picking up three wickets in 3.3 overs. He will once again be a critical asset for Sri Lanka on this surface.

Michael Bracewell (New Zealand)

Michael Bracewell proved his worth in the last game with both bat and ball. He top-scored with 27 and also snagged a wicket for 31 runs in his four overs. His role, once again, is critical for the Kiwis.

Top Batting Performers

Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Pathum Nissanka’s quick-fire 291 runs from his last 9 matches, averaging 32.33 with a strike rate of 133.48, make him a vital player. While he failed to convert his start in the last game, he will look to make it count in the second match.

Will Young (New Zealand)

A lot will depend on Will Young, who will look to provide an explosive start to the visitors. The attacking opener scored 19 in the last game and got out when he was looking good. He will look to get back amongst the runs with a big knock.

Top Bowling Performers

Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka)

Nuwan Thushara’s recent stats are impressive with 14 wickets in 6 matches at a miserly economy of 6.57 and a strike rate of 7.57. He bagged two scalps in the last games and will be raring to go in the upcoming clash.

Ish Sodhi (New Zealand)

A seasoned spinner, Isha Sodhi has taken 6 wickets in his last 6 matches at an economy of 7.91 and a strike rate of 18.33. Although he went wicketless in the first match, he’s expected to make an impact in the upcoming game.

Today's Match Prediction: SL vs NZ 2nd T20I

Predicted Top Performers

Sri Lanka – Dunith Wellalage, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwan Thushara
New Zealand – Michael Bracewell, Will Young, Ish Sodhi

SL vs NZ 2nd T20I: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 130-150
Predicted second innings score: 135-155

Predicted Result: The toss will not be a big factor here; however, the team bowling first will likely have an edge in this match.