Basin Reserve Wellington Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

Basin Reserve Weather report [Source: ICC/X.com]

After a heated battle in the T20 series, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are ready to lock horns again — this time in the ODI format. The two teams will meet for the first match of the ODI series on January 5 at the iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Sri Lanka showed fighting spirit during the T20Is, even though they couldn’t win the series. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team will be eager to improve their game and make a strong start in the ODI series. A win in the opening match would give them an early advantage.

Meanwhile, New Zealand will be looking to carry their winning form from the T20 series into the ODIs. They’ll also be using this series to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Ahead of the series opener, let's take a look at the weather report.

Weather Report For NZ vs SL 2nd Test

(Source: Accuweather.com)

The weather at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is around 23°C, but it feels like 25°C. It's partly sunny and comfortable. The UV index is very high, so it's important to stay protected from the sun. 

The wind is coming from the southwest at 20 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 48 km/h. There's a very low chance of rain, just 1%, and no thunderstorms are expected. About 36% of the sky is covered with clouds. Overall, the weather looks good, and there shouldn't be any rain to stop the match.

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