New Zealand will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday, January 8.
New Zealand will come into this contest on the back of a nine-wicket win in the first ODI over the Lankans. Will Young missed out on his century staying unbeaten on 90. Matt Henry scalped a four-wicket haul.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka would be hoping to turn the tables. Unfortunately, apart from Avishka Fernando’s 56-run knock, batters and bowlers failed to create an impact in the game.
NZ vs SL Probable XIs
New Zealand
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk)/Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
NZ vs SL Pitch report
NZ vs SL Top Picks
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis failed to create momentum in the first ODI. However, he is known for scoring big in white-ball format. We can expect him to reverse his fortunes.
Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner scalped a wicket in the first ODI. Moreover, he can create an impact with the willow as well, which makes him a top pick.
NZ vs SL Captain picks
Matt Henry
Matt Henry, hit the deck hard bowler, has scalped four wickets, conceding only 19 runs in the first ODI. He can be an exceptional captaincy choice.
Will Young
Will Young scored a match-winning 90-run unbeaten knock in the first ODI. We can expect him to continue his good run-scoring form.
NZ vs SL Head to Head Dream11 team
Kusal Mendis, Mark Chapman, Will Young (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry (c)
NZ vs SL Grand League Dream11 team
Kusal Mendis (c), Mark Chapman, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Mitchell Santner (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, William ORourke, Matt Henry
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