SL vs NZ Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

High-flying Sri Lanka will be looking to clinch the ongoing ODI series when they lock horns against New Zealand in the second game. The second game of the three-match SL vs NZ ODI series is scheduled to take place on Sunday (November 17) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Sri Lanka took the lead in the series with a thumping 45-run win (DLS method) in the first SL vs NZ ODI. Batting first, the home side piled up 324/5 in 49.2 overs thanks to centuries from Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis.

With rain playing spoilsport, New Zealand were given a revised total of 221 runs in 27 overs. The Black Caps started well with their openers adding 88 runs for the first wicket. However, once the opening partnership was broken, New Zealand's innings derailed and they eventually finished on 175/9.

As New Zealand and Sri Lanka gear up for the crucial game, here are all the predictions for the second SL vs NZ ODI.

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SL vs NZ Team Analysis

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka will be leading Sri Lanka in the second ODI. With form and momentum on Sri Lanka's side, Asalanka will be hoping to lead the team to another series win.

New Zealand

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner will be leading the New Zealand team in the forthcoming game. Santner will have to be at his absolute best to inspire his side to clinch a series-leveling win.

SL vs NZ Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The game will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. This venue is not a very high-scoring venue either and the story could remain the same in the upcoming game as well. Sri Lanka's bowlers could make lives difficult for New Zealand batters once again.

The average first innings total in Pallekele is 246 runs and anything above 250 would be a very challenging total.

Form and Fitness

All the players are fit and available for selection for the upcoming game.

Tactical Acumen

Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka have made the most of the home conditions in recent times and will be hoping that they continue to perform in the same manner in the upcoming game. Their batters have powered the team to big scores regularly on the slow tracks while the spinners have made lives difficult for opposition batters.

New Zealand - New Zealand have struggled to find their rhythm in Sri Lanka. Barring the 5-run win in the second T20I, the Black Caps have struggled against the hosts across formats. They will need a herculean effort in the upcoming game to win it.

SL vs NZ Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs NZ Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

SL - Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Dilshan Madushanka and Maheesh Theekshana are some of the key players for New Zealand.

NZ - Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Jacob Duffy will be the key players for New Zealand.

Best Batsmen Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Kusal Mendis

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Will Young or Henry Nicholls

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Dilshan Madushanka or Maheesh Theekshana

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Jacob Duffy or Mitchell Santner

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Conclusion - Who will win the Match?

Sri Lanka will start the game as firm favorites and are expected to win the second SL vs NZ ODI. Barring the second T20I they lost by 5 runs, Sri Lanka has dominated New Zealand in all the games of the ongoing tour so far. And it won't be surprising if the Islanders register another comfortable win in the upcoming game.