Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction & Betting Tips, 2nd ODI

NLB Staff

17.11.2024 00:03

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Prediction

The action intensifies as Sri Lanka takes on New Zealand in the 2nd ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on November 17, 2024. With both teams eager to gain the upper hand in this series, the picturesque venue of Pallekele sets the stage for a thrilling contest.

SL vs NZ Betting Odds

Bookie	NZ	SL
1XBET	2.30	1.60
Parimatch	2.25	1.65
Stake	2.35	1.55

SL vs NZ Match Preview

Sri Lanka

The hosts will look to continue with their strong performance in the first ODI. Kusal Mendis will be pivotal, both as captain and a batter, with experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva supporting him. On the bowling front, Maheesh Theekshana and Kasun Rajitha will aim to exploit home conditions and trouble the Kiwi batters.

New Zealand

The visitors come into this game with confidence, bolstered by a strong showing in the opening match. Led by the ever-reliable Tom Latham, New Zealand boasts a balanced squad featuring power-hitters like Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen, along with world-class bowlers in Trent Boult and Matt Henry. They will look to maintain their momentum and clinch the series.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Recent Form

• Sri Lanka: L-W-W-L-W

• New Zealand: W-L-W-W-L

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 101

• Sri Lanka Wins: 43

• New Zealand Wins: 56

• No Results: 2

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka	New Zealand
Pathum Nissanka	Devon Conway
Kusal Mendis	Will Young
Sadeera Samarawickrama (Wicketkeeper)	Mark Chapman
Charith Asalanka (Captain)	Michael Bracewell
Janith Liyanage	Daryl Mitchell
Dhananjaya de Silva	Glenn Phillips
Wanindu Hasaranga	Zakary Foulke
Maheesh Theekshana	Jacob Duffy
Kasun Rajitha	Mitchell Santner (Captain)
Dilshan Madushanka	Ish Sodhi
Matheesha Pathirana	Matt Henry

SL vs NZ Betting Tips

Bookie	Betting Tip	Odds
1XBET	Devon Conway to score over 25.5 runs	1.85
1XBET	Wanindu Hasaranga to take over 1.5 wickets	1.90
1XBET	Mrk Chapman to take score over 22.5	1.90

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Pitch Report – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The Pallekele pitch offers something for everyone, with assistance for seamers in the early overs and opportunities for spinners as the game progresses. Batters who spend time at the crease can make the most of the surface, but chasing under lights could be advantageous due to the dew factor.