NZ vs SL Match Prediction - Who will win today's 2nd ODI match between New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?

New Zealand (NZ) will clash against Sri Lanka (SL) in the second ODI match at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Tuesday, March 28. The hosts dominated the first match with a 198-run win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series at home.

Playing without a majority of key players, the Tom Latham-led team scored 274 runs while batting first at Auckland's Eden Park. Finn Allen top-scored with 51 off 49 while Daryl Mitchell and debutant Rachin Ravindra contributed with crucial knocks. 

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For Sri Lanka, pace all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne took four wickets while Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha picked two each. New Zealand pacers dominated the game from the start and nevel let Sri Lanka to form any meaningful partnership. Henry Shipley bowled his career-best spell by taking five wickets for 31 while Daryl Mitchell and Blair Tickner bagged two wickets each to bowl out Sri Lanka for just 76 runs in 19.5 overs.

Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have left the camp to join their respective teams in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL). Mark Chapman and Henry Nicholls have been included in the team while uncapped Ben Lister comes in the place of star pacer Lockie Ferguson.

NZ vs SL Match Details:

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date & Time: March 28, 06:30 AM IST, 02:00 PM Local Time

Telecast & Live Streaming: Prime Video 

NZ vs SL Pitch Report:

Christchurch's Hagley Oval is known to provide a balanced surface in white-ball cricket. The bowlers particularly pacers are likely to dominate the game with extra pace and bounce with the new ball. The average first innings score here is 248 with teams winnings 12 of 24 ODIs played here so far. There is the strong prediction for rain on Tuesday so fans can expect a shortened game.

NZ vs SL Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand (NZ):

Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

NZ vs SL Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Daryl Mitchell:

The experienced batting all-rounder pulled off a match-winning performance in the first ODI. He scored a crucial 47 off 58 while batting first and then took two wickets for 12. Daryl has been in sensational form across formats lately with a century and three fifties in the recent Tests against Sri Lanka and England. With key batters Kane Williamson and Devon Conway missing the series, Mitchell will be a key batter for the hosts.

Probable best bowler

Henry Shipley:

The 26-year-old pace bowling all-rounder bowled his career-best ODI spell in the first match. He took five wickets for 31 to bowl Sri Lanka out for just 76 runs and was awarded the Player of the Match. He made his debut against India in the last ODI series where he took three wickets and will be a key pacer for the Kiwis in the absence of senior bowlers.

Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.