The Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui will host a top T20I encounter between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on December 30thstarts at 11:45 AM IST.
Get the best of NZ vs SL Dream11 predictionfantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for the second T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL Match Preview:
New Zealand took a commanding lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, securing a thrilling eight-run win in the opening match at Mount Maunganui.
The Kiwis posted an impressive total of 172 for 8, led by a remarkable 105-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell, who blasted 62 runs from 42 balls, and Michael Bracewell, who contributed a crucial 59 runs from 33 balls.
In reply, Sri Lanka's chase was led by Pathum Nissanka's scintillating 90 runs from 60 balls, complemented by Kusal Mendis' 46 runs from 36 balls. However, Jacob Duffy's exceptional bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs, sparked a dramatic collapse that saw Sri Lanka lose a gruesome eight runs.
As the teams prepare for the second T20I, New Zealand are all set to wrap up the series with another convincing win, while Sri Lanka are determined to bounce back and level the series. Fans can expect another electrifying encounter between these two fiercely competitive sides.
Record vs NZ vs SL:
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TEAMS |
Matches Won |
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new zealand |
15 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
Weather and pitch report from NZ vs SL:
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Temperature |
14°C |
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Weather forecast |
Cloudy |
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Pitch behavior |
Friendly with bat |
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Best suited for |
pace |
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Average first half score |
177 |
Track Team Record:
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records |
Poor |
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% winning |
33% |
NZ vs SL Playing 11s (predicted):
New Zealand playing 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner©, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Tips:
Captain Picks:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Sri Lanka. |
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from New Zealand. He piled up 59 points in the last game. |
Top Picks:
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Pathum Nissanka – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He hit 90 in the last game. |
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Rachin Ravindra – He is a left handed batsman and left arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 8 runs in the last match. |
Budget choices:
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Binura Fernando – He is a left arm medium fast bowler from Sri Lanka who will come in handy when bowling first. |
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Glenn Phillips – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from New Zealand. |
NZ vs SL captain and vice-captain picks:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
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vice captain |
Rachin Ravindra and Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Rachin Ravindra (vc)
- universal – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Where in Mendi
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (c), Rachin Ravindra
- universal – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracwell (vc)
- bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Second Match T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Players to avoid:
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played |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (Last match) |
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Tim Robinson |
6.5 credits |
25 points |
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Avishka Fernando |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Second Match T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
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SL Captain's Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Pathum Nissanka |
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Pic Pics |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL match winner prediction:
Looking at the current performance, New Zealand is expected to win this match.