SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka is set to take on New Zealand in the 2nd ODI Match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 on November 17, 02:30 PM IST at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 17 Nov 2024, 14:27 IST

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Preview

The New Zealand (NZ) cricket team will be extremely keen to draw the ODI series when they face hosts Sri Lanka (SL) in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on November 17 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Mitchell Santner and his men will be gearing up after the previous loss and will aim to win the next game to level up the series. However, Charith Asalanka and Co. would look to thwart the Black Caps to seal the series in the second game itself.

Speaking about the series opener, Sri Lanka top-order batters Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis have smashed magnificent hundreds against new-look visitors as the home team cruised to a 45-run win by DLS-inflicted method in a rain-hit first ODI game. Kusal Mendis struck 143 off 128 balls, while Asitha Fernando hammered 100 off 115 balls to post 324/5 in 49.2 overs before Rain played the spoilsport and reduced the target to 221 off 27 overs.

However, in reply, opening batter Will Young and Tim Robinson combined in an 88-run for the first wicket, but Charith Asalanka and his men derailed New Zealand's chase and restricted them to 175/9, making them lose the opening game miserably despite the good start by debutants. 

For the Kiwis, the next game seems to be a great opportunity to regain momentum and test their bench strength ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. On the flip side, a win in the second ODI game would not only seal the series for the Sri Lankan side but bolster their confidence as they gear up for the tougher assignments in the next few months.

Also Check: Who will win today’s match between SL vs NZ?

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 17 Nov 2024, Sun, 2:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV, FanCode

Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Rain

27.0°C

78% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
L
W
W
W

New Zealand

L
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

71 Runs

2 Matches

2

217 Runs

2 Matches

3

Will Young

NZ - bat

49 Runs

2 Matches

4

Will Young

NZ - bat

130 Runs

3 Matches

35 Runs

2 Matches

105 Runs

3 Matches

1

Zak Foulkes

NZ - bowl

150.00

2 Matches

132.50

3 Matches

120.69

2 Matches

105.88

1 Match

114.29

2 Matches

6

Tim Robinson

NZ - bat

102.13

3 Matches

6 Wkts

2 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5 Wkts

2 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

2 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

1

3.50

1 Match

4.07

3 Matches

4.63

2 Matches

4.30

3 Matches

4.70

2 Matches

4.43

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka (C), A Fernando, PHKD Mendis, JF Vandersay, M Theekshana, AM Fernando, S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, D Madushanka

Bench : W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, K Perera, KNM Fernando, M Shiraz, MADI Hemantha

New Zealand

Mitchell Hay (wk), HM Nicholls, Tim Robinson, WA Young, MS Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, JA Duffy

Bench : JA Clarkson, D Foxcroft, Zak Foulkes, AF Milne

Injury and availability news

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out after suffering a calf strain in the T20I match. Adam Milne has replaced him in the squad. On the other hand, Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury. He has been replaced by spin-bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha.

Pitch Report

The wicket will be prepared to aid the spinners for the majority of the game, having said that, seamers do get initial help. It poses a challenge for the batters to counter the spin. Chasing more than 250 is a tough job.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

250

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

The Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batter has piled up an incredible 143 off 128 balls featuring 17 boundaries and two sixes with a decent strike rate of 112 to help his side wins the series opener. The stylish right-handed batter will again be looking to step up in the next ODI to guide his side to win the series against strong visitors. One must consider this batter in your Dream 11 team considering his stupendous form alongside his work behind the wickets which can give you many fantasy points. Do not miss him at all!

8
C

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

Sri Lankan skipper has been in the great form in the past few matches in 50-overs of the game. The star cricketer has piled up crucial 40 runs from 28 balls featuring three boundaries and two six to guide his side to win the game. The star cricketer also picked up two wickets in the first ODI and showcased his all-round performance. He will be stepping up in the challenging conditions against home team in the next game. His performance with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points.

7.5
C

Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL

New Zealand stand-in-skipper miserably fails in the series opener but was great in the recently concluded Test series against India and played a huge role in guiding his side to mark a clean sweep over the Men in Blue in the three match series. He was cheaply run out on nine runs and failed to give any breakthroughs to his side in the first ODI game but despite that, You must keep Santner as a captaincy pick considering his great form in the ODIs as well as he needs to step up with both bat and the ball in the next game to help his side defeats host to level up the series 1-1.

6.5

Avishka Fernando SL | BAT

The Sri Lanka opening batter struck magnificent century in the series opener, hammering 100 off 115 balls featuring nine boundaries and two sixes.

8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

He fails to showcase his form in the series opener, cheaply departed for just 12 runs but would be aiming to step up in the next game to seal the series.

8

Jacob Duffy NZ | BOWL

He was great in the first game from the visiting side, scalped crucial 3 wickets in the last game. He will be looking to pose big threat to home team.

9

Will Young NZ | BAT

The New Zealand opening batter has made 48 off 46 balls featuring eight boundaries but wasn't enough as the side suffered defeat in the first game.

8

Dilshan Madushanka SL | BOWL

He has picked up 3 wickets in the last game and played a huge role in restricting the visitors on a narrow score. One must consider him as a budget pick.

7

Tim Robinson NZ | BAT

The Kiwi opening batter has made 35 runs in the last game including four boundaries. He will be looking to step up in the challenging conditions.

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8.5

Mohamed Shiraz

SL | BOWL

Last Updated On - Nov 17 2024 2:27 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

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13.5/100

Head To Head
Glenn Phillips

7

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Tim Robinson

7

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka
VC

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Jacob Duffy

8

Dilshan Madushanka

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

NZ

Credits Left
13.5/100

Grand League
Mitchell Hay

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Tim Robinson

7

Will Young

9

Michael Bracewell

8

Pathum Nissanka
VC

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Mitchell Santner
C

7.5

Jacob Duffy

8

Dilshan Madushanka

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Tim Robinson

7

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Jacob Duffy
C

8

Dilshan Madushanka
VC

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

NZ

Credits Left
12/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis

9

Tim Robinson

7

Will Young

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Jacob Duffy
C

8

Dilshan Madushanka
VC

8

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