New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Prediction, and Betting Tips

The 2nd ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25 is set to be played on January 08 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. New Zealand takes the 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series winning first by 9 wickets. Sri Lanka is now eager to bounce back featuring players like Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vendersay, and Charith Asalanka. However kiwis boasting names like Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Will O’Rourke are also looking to secure the series winning this match. The match is going to be an exciting contest for fans at Seddon Park. Check out the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka prediction.
NZ vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction: New Zealand to win
Key Stats
- New Zealand won the 1st ODI by 9 wickets.
- The fight has been close in the last 5 head-to-head matches between these two teams, with both winning 2 each, while one match was washed out due to rain.
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Match Prediction: The match is going to be an exciting contest with both teams featuring match winners like Pathun Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matt Henry, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman. However, New Zealand is expected to win this match having home advantage and current form.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Odds
- New Zealand – 1.44
- Sri Lanka – 2.85
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
Winning team | Won by | Date |
New Zealand | 9 wickets | 05 Jan 2025 |
No Result | 19 Nov 2024 | |
Sri Lanka | 3 wickets | 17 Nov 2024 |
Sri Lanka | 45 runs | 13 Nov 2024 |
New Zealand | 5 wickets | 09 Nov 2023 |
Pitch Report
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI is set to be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The pitch here is often a good batting surface with chasing teams having an advantage. In the last 36 ODIs played at Seddon Park, the batting first team won 13 while the chasing team won 23 times.
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Results of the last two ODIs played at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (Mar 31, 2023) – New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Sri Lanka | 157/10 |
New Zealand | 159/4 |
New Zealand vs Netherlands (April 04, 2022) – New Zealand won by 115 runs
New Zealand | 333/8 |
Netherlands | 218/10 |
New Zealand preview
After winning the T20I series by 2-1, New Zealand kicked off the three-match ODI series with a dominating win by 9 wickets thanks to the amazing performances of Matt Henry and Will Young. The team features some prominent names in both batting and bowling departments.
Predicted XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
Sri Lanka preview
Sri Lanka led by Charith Asalanka faced a tough defeat in the 1st ODI by 9 wickets and is eager to bounce back and level the series. The batting lineup featuring players like Pathun Nissanka, Avishaka Fernando, and Kusal Medis struggled to score big in the last match while bowlers also need to improve.
Predicted XI: Pathun Nissanka, Avishaka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Chamidu Wickramjasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
Player to watch: Will Young
Will Young is a key player for New Zealand. The top-order batter scored an amazing 90 not out in the 1st ODI. His ability to score big and current form makes him a major threat to Sri Lanka in this match.
Nathan Smith! A screamer on the Seddon Park boundary to dismiss Eshan Malinga 🔥 #NZvSL #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/sQKm8aS07F
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 8, 2025