NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction and Pitch Report

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction and Pitch Report

There is a mighty New Zealand and Srilanka encounter in the second ODI Match on March 28, 2023, at Hagley Oval Christchurch. Both squads will be determined to dominate in the ODI series.

The hosts knocked out the visitors in the first ODI match by 198 runs. New Zealand batted. First, Finn Allen added 51 runs at 49 deliveries. Daryl Mitchell scored 47 runs. Unfortunately, wickets fell regularly, with black caps at 152-5. Later, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra overcame this downfall and scored 66 runs in partnership. Glenn scored 39 runs, while Rachin scored 49 runs.

Meanwhile, Chamika Karunaratne was Srilanka’s best bowler, who picked up four scalps for 43 runs. Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara also supported Chamika in restricting the hosts to 274 runs.

While chasing, kiwi Seamers kept on troubling the Lankan lions. Henley Shipley picked up five wickets at 31 runs. Mitchell and Blair Tickner restricted the visitors to 76 runs by picking up two wickets each. Lankan Lions were knocked out at 80 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand.

Match Details NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction

Venue: Hagley Oval Christchurch

Date: March 28, 2023

Match: 2nd ODI NZ vs. SL

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction Pitch Report

Hagley Oval Christchurch Cricket Stadium is famous for pitches favoring the batting line. The average first innings score at Oval Pitch is 356. Along with batting, Seamers get benefits at Oval Pitch as they can trouble the batters and get wickets. However, batting first at the Oval pitch is advantageous as the playing surface supports more runs during the first innings.

Weather Conditions | NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction

The expected temperature at Hagley Oval Christchurch is 14 degrees Celsius with 70% of precipitation. Rain chances are high in the Second ODI on March 28, 2023, at Hagley Oval Christchurch.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction | Top Fantasy Picks

Daryl Mitchell is the top all-rounder and batter for New Zealand. For the past few years, Mitchell felt pleasure by scoring high for Kiwis. In the first ODI against Srilanka, Daryl Mitchell added 47 runs for Kiwis and knocked out two Srilankan batters.

Matt Henry is the top bowler for New Zealand. In his 66 One Day International, Matt Henry claimed 116 wickets for New Zealand. Although Henry failed to pick a wicket in the first ODI, Matt can trouble the Srilankan Batters in the second ODI.

Dasun Shanaka is the best fantasy pick for Srilanka. Dasun has been in magnificent form in One Day Cricket for the last few matches. Dasun claimed 1000 runs and 16 scalps in One Day Cricket for Srilanka. Dasun is a valuable player for Srilanka in the second ODI match against New Zealand.

Head-to-Head Statistics | NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction

New Zealand has been magnificent in Day International Cricket for the past few years. Both squads have faced each other in hundred ODI games. New Zealand knocked out Srilanka in 50 ODI matches, while Srilanka succeeded in only 41 ODI matches against New Zealand. Meanwhile, eight games ended with no results. When you see the last five head-to-head ODI matches, New Zealand has whitewashed Srilanka by 5-0.

NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction:

Blackcaps are excellent in red ball Cricket as they have won most of the ODI matches they played against Srilanka. Meanwhile, Srilanka must win two consecutive ODI matches to qualify for World Cup. Srilanka will struggle to claim straight victory in the ODI series. But New Zealand is a powerful ODI squad with a record of winning most ODI matches. Kiwis also dominated in the first ODI, which boosted their confidence to win the second ODI match.

Based on previous match records, there is no hesitation to bet on New Zealand to win the second ODI match against Srilanka.

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