After securing a thrilling victory in the first T20I on Saturday, New Zealand look poised to clinch the series against Sri Lanka in Monday’s clash.
Our prediction favors New Zealand to emerge victorious!
Tournament: Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024
Format: T20
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
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| Bookie | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 2.12 | |
| 1.70 | 2.15 |
The series opener proved to be a nail-biting encounter where Sri Lanka appeared to be cruising towards their target of 173, reaching a commanding position of 121 without loss midway through the 14th over. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Jacob Duffy delivered a spectacular spell, claiming three crucial wickets – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, and Kamindu Mendis – in just four deliveries, shifting the momentum decisively in New Zealand’s favor.
Despite their strong start, Sri Lanka couldn’t recover from this devastating spell, ultimately falling short by eight runs as the hosts secured a memorable victory at Mount Maunganui.
The pivotal question heading into this clash is whether Sri Lanka can regain their lost momentum, or if New Zealand will continue their dominance and smoothly sail through the remainder of the series?
All eyes will be on Mount Maunganui this Monday as we seek answers!
Despite clinching victory in the series opener at Mount Maunganui, Mitchell Santner’s squad has several areas requiring refinement before this upcoming encounter.
A concerning pattern emerged in their batting lineup, where the top four batsmen managed only modest scores between eight and fifteen runs. The middle order salvaged the innings, with Daryl Mitchell crafting a crucial 62 off 42 deliveries from the number five position, while Michael Bracewell contributed a vital 59 from 33 balls batting at seven.
In the bowling department, Zakary Foulkes needs to exercise better control over his economy rate, having conceded 41 runs in his four-over spell despite claiming two wickets. In contrast, the trio of Duffy, Matt Henry, and Mitchell Santner demonstrated their international caliber with exemplary bowling performances, maintaining the precision and command that has become their trademark.
Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 62 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 147.62 |
| Michael Bracewell | 59 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 178.79 |
| Mark Chapman | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
The win predictor statistics from the opening match reveal an intriguing narrative – Sri Lanka maintained a winning position for 35 out of the 40 overs, suggesting they were in control for the majority of the game.
This indicates that Charith Asalanka’s team requires fine-tuning rather than major overhauls, though they must demonstrate greater resilience during crucial match moments.
The bowling unit showed promise, with Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga each securing two wickets. Only Nuwan Thushara failed to make a breakthrough in the wickets column.
On the batting front, Sri Lanka needs a more comprehensive team effort, as only Pathum Nissanka (90) and Kusal Mendis (46) reached double figures in the previous match – a situation that demands immediate attention.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 90 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 150 |
| Kusal Mendis | 46 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 127.78 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 85 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binura Fernando | 4 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| HR | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 25 | 0 mm | 4.2 k/h | From: W | 2% |
| 03 | 26 | 0 mm | 7.8 k/h | From: WSW | 2% |
| 06 | 24 | 0 mm | 8.8 k/h | From: WSW | 35% |
| 09 | 22 | 0 mm | 8.5 k/h | From: WSW | 24% |
| 12 | 19 | 0 mm | 7.3 k/h | From: WSW | 12% |
| 15 | 15 | 0 mm | 5.3 k/h | From: WSW | 0% |
| 18 | 14 | 0 mm | 4.8 k/h | From: SW | 2% |
| 21 | 18 | 0 mm | 7.3 k/h | From: SW | 55% |
Mount Maunganui promises ideal cricket conditions on Monday, with temperatures peaking at 26 degrees in the early afternoon. Being an evening fixture, temperatures are expected to dip to around 19 degrees, though precipitation remains unlikely throughout the match duration.
The Mount Maunganui surface, as evidenced in Saturday’s encounter, offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch is anticipated to yield approximately 180 runs as a competitive total, featuring reliable bounce and favorable conditions for spin bowling.
Following Saturday’s match where Sri Lanka opted to field first after winning the toss, despite their eventual defeat, the conditions proved more conducive for batting second. We anticipate both skippers will prefer chasing, given these circumstances.
While Sri Lanka demonstrated their team’s comprehensive capabilities in the opening fixture, they fell short against a New Zealand side that performed below their usual standards. We anticipate an enhanced performance from the Black Caps in this encounter, projecting them to secure another victory and establish a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Our prediction favors a New Zealand victory!
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