NZ vs SL Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Seddon Park, Hamilton - 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25
Published - 07 Jan 2025, 07:25 PM | Updated - 07 Jan 2025, 07:43 PM
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High-flying New Zealand will be taking on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the ongoing NZ vs SL three-match series on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). The crucial game will be played at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.
The upcoming NZ vs SL game could decide the fate of the ongoing series. New Zealand are leading the series after winning the first game and can take an unassailable 2-0 lead by winning the upcoming game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to win the game at any cost to keep the NZ vs SL series alive.
New Zealand won the first game in Wellington by 9 wickets as they completely outplayed Sri Lanka. Batting first, the visitors were bowled out for just 178 runs. Opener Avishka Fernando top-scored for Sri Lanka, scoring 56 runs. For New Zealand, Matt Henry starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs.
In reply, the Black Caps rode on their opener Will Young's unbeaten 90-run knock to chase down the total by losing just one wicket. They crossed the finishing line in the 27th over. With both the teams now gearing up for the crucial second game, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
NZ vs SL Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Seddon Park, Hamilton - 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25:
NZ vs SL Weather Report Of Hamilton:
The NZ vs SL second ODI will take place in Hamilton and it will be a day-night game. The teams are likely to be welcomed by overcast conditions in Hamilton although there are no predictions for a heavy run. Drizzle could interrupt the game for a while but is unlikely to spoil the party.
The temperature will be in the 20s for the first half of the game. After the sunset, the temperature is expected to hover between 15-20 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs SL Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Seddon Park, Hamilton:
| First ODI Match | 15/02/1981 |
| Last ODI Match | 31/03/2023 |
| Matches Played | 39 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 24 (61.54%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 7 (17.95%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 5 (12.82%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 (33.33%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 23 (58.97%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 18 (46.15%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 18 (46.15%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 3 (7.69%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 363/4 (West Indies) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 92 (India) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 350/9 (New Zealand) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 33.97 |
| Average Runs per Over | 5.3 |
| Average Score Batting First | 233 |
The upcoming New Zealand vs Sri Lanka game will be played at Seddon Park. Conditions in Seddon Park will also favour the bowlers more and it would not be surprising if the upcoming match also turns out to be a low-scoring contest.
The average first innings total at the venue is 233 runs and anything above 250 is set to be a challenging total. 23 games have been won by teams batting second compared to 13 wins by teams batting first. So both New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be keeping that in mind.
Incidentally, the last ODI match at this venue was also played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 2023. It was a low-scoring game with New Zealand registering a 6-wicket victory. The Black Caps had bowled out Sri Lanka for just 157 runs before chasing down the total inside 33 overs.
Conclusion:
The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka promises to be a thrilling affair. With the series at stake, both teams will be looking to win the upcoming game.
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