Second T20I match in between new Zealand and Sri Lanka scheduled to be held at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on December 30, 2024. The tournament is very important for Sri Lanka as they look to bounce back from a narrow defeat in the first T20 tournament, where New Zealand won by just 8 runs. . Currently, New Zealand leads the series 1-0, and Daryl Mitchell emerging as a key player, having scored 62 runs in the previous match. Jacob Duffy He also shone with the ball, taking three wickets.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka are desperate to improve the series after their recent loss. Pathum Nissanka has been Sri Lanka's top scorer, scoring 90 runs in the series so far, right Binura Fernando has taken 2 wickets. The Sri Lankan team, led by Charith Asalankahas a strong batting line-up that includes established players like In Mendi it is all round Wanindu Hasarangawho can have a big impact on batting and bowling.
Sri Lanka tour New Zealand, 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: December 30, 06:15 am GMT | 11:45 am IST | 7:15 pm local time
- Location: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report:
The Bay Oval run is recognized for its ability to support batsmen after the initial phase of seam movement for fast bowlers. Widely regarded as the center's best batsman, he averages 8.71 across 13 Men's T20Is. Because of the good movement and the nature of the field, teams that win the ball often choose to bat first on the field.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: To Mendi
- Strikers: Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Rachin RavindraPathum Nissanka
- All Around: Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Kusal Mendis (c), Glenn Phillips (vc)
Option 2: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Matheesha Pathirana (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Predictions:
Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Chamidu Wickramasinghe
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Team NZ vs SL Dream11 for today's match (December 30, 06:15 am GMT):
Groups:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Fernando Fernando Thushara, Matheesha Fernando Fernando Thushara.