SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd ODI, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket, Betting Tips

The second ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be held on Sunday, 17 November 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Match Start Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Live Streaming: FanCode App in India

2nd ODI, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Preview

With Sri Lanka leading the series 1-0 after a rain-affected win in the opener, New Zealand will aim to level the series in what promises to be an exciting contest.

Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance in the first ODI, courtesy of brilliant centuries from Kusal Mendis (143 off 128 balls) and Avishka Fernando (100 off 115). Their record-breaking 206-run partnership set up a total of 324/5 in 49.2 overs. Rain disrupted the match, leading to a revised target of 221 for New Zealand in 27 overs under the DLS method. Despite a strong opening stand between Will Young and debutant Tim Robinson (88-run partnership), New Zealand faltered against Sri Lanka’s spinners, finishing at 175/9.

New Zealand will rely on experienced players like Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, and Mitchell Santner to address the batting issues exposed in the first match. The middle order will need to step up to complement their solid opening partnership.

Dilshan Madushanka, who impressed in the first ODI with figures of 3/39, will again lead the bowling attack alongside the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana.

SL vs NZ ODI Head to Head

Matches played: 103
New Zealand wins: 52
Sri Lanka wins: 42
Tied: 1
No result: 8
Most runs for Sri Lanka in SL vs NZ ODIs: Kumar Sangakkara (1568)
Most runs for New Zealand in SL vs NZ ODIs: Ross Taylor (881)
Most wickets for Sri Lanka in SL vs NZ ODIs: Muttiah Muralidaran (74)
Most wickets for New Zealand in SL vs NZ ODIs: Kyle Mills (32)

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The Pallekele surface is known for assisting spinners, and Sri Lanka will look to exploit New Zealand’s vulnerabilities against spin bowling. Try spin to win in SL vs NZ fantasy cricket contests.

SL vs NZ Playing 11 and Squads

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando

Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Dushman Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahidi Alam

New Zealand Playing 11

Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.