SL vs NZ Weather Report And Pitch Report – 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024
Published - 13 Nov 2024, 08:30 AM
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The ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be getting underway this week. The first game of the three-match series is scheduled to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday (November 13).
Last week, the two-match T20I series between the two sides ended at 1-1. In the second T20I, New Zealand successfully managed to defend a modest total of 108 runs to avoid a series loss.
Both teams will be looking to start the ODI series with a win. So before the game begins, below is the weather and pitch report for the first SL vs NZ ODI.
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SL vs NZ Weather Report And Pitch Report – 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024
The second Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20I will be played in Dambulla on Wednesday (November 13). According to the weather forecast, there are predictions of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
As a result, the start of the game could be affected by rain. Throughout the day-night contest, the temperature will be hovering between 25-30 degrees Celsius.
SL vs NZ Pitch Analysis
Stats of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium:
| Matches Played | 55 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 25 (45.45%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 17 (30.91%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 10 (18.18%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 23 (41.82%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 29 (52.73%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 25 (45.45%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 27 (49.09%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 3 (5.45%) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.46 |
| Average Runs per Over | 4.62 |
| Average Score Batting First | 216 |
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is likely to assist the spinners once again just like the T20I series. In both the games, the batsmen struggled to play their shots. In fact, in the second game, New Zealand scored just 108 runs and went on to win the game by 103 runs.
The average first innings total at the venue is a modest 216 runs. So one can expect a low-scoring game once again. Anything above 230-240 will be a very challenging total.
Conclusion - Weather Impact on SL vs NZ Match
While spinners are likely to dominate the first SL vs NZ ODI, the overcast conditions could also lend a helping hand to the fast bowlers. In both cases, the batsmen's lives will become only tougher. The batsmen need to be at their absolute best to score big on the pitch.
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