NZ vs SL 2nd T20I Match Prediction

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka at long last had success against their name in their New Zealand visit after losing the Tests (2-0) and ODI series (2-0) up until this point. In the first T20I match, they had to play their best to beat New Zealand after reaching the super over in a thrilling contest. Due to the absence of many regular New Zealand players, Sri Lanka has a rare opportunity to win a T20I series there. In the most recent match, when they tied the score with a last-ball six, New Zealand has been giving their all and never allowing the opposition to get away.

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Match details

Match: NZ vs SL 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2023

Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Time: 6:30 AM

Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Match Preview

New Zealand

In an effort to remain optimistic in the big chase for 197 runs, New Zealand suffered a stingy loss to their openers. Daryl Mitchell was their guardian angel for their group as he welcomed their pursuit in the groove again scoring 66 runs of only 44 balls. At the other end, Mark Chapman (33 runs) and Tom Latham (27 runs) provided solid support. But they lost some wickets quickly, and Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham, who scored 26 runs and 19 runs, made good cameos. Their team was able to tie the game thanks to Ish Sodhi’s last ball six.

In their twenty overs, their bowlers gave up 196 runs at a high economy rate. Pacers Adam Milne (1/43), Ben Lister (1/42), and Henry Shipley (1/43) took a wicket each in the match however gave runs at north of 10 RPO. With 2/33, James Neesham took the most wickets for them in the match, and Ish Sodhi’s four overs cost 33 runs.

Players to note: Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, and James Neesham

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka posted an enormous score of 196 runs with the pair of Kusal Perera (53 runs) and Asalanka (67 runs) making fifties with the bat with the last option being the assailant with the bat. At either end of the innings, Kusal Mendis (25 runs) and Wanindu Hasaranga (21 runs) made attacking cameos. They will hope to proceed with their great beat with the bat in this match as well.

The bowlers from Sri Lanka attempted to restrict the opposition, but the final ball six resulted in a draw. With figures of 1/22, Maheesh Theekshana was excellent with the ball. In the match, Dasun Shanaka (2/20), Wanindu Hasaranga (2/30), and Pramod Madushan (2/37) each took two wickets, and Dilshan Madushanka contributed one wicket.

Players to note: Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Perera

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Probable XI

New Zealand

Henry Shipley, Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Tom Latham (c & wk), Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Pitch report

One of the best venues in New Zealand is Dunedin, which has a beautiful backdrop and a cool, breezy climate. Just 2 T20I matches have been played here and this the third match of the day.

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Weather report

The pitch will be great track to bat on with the ball going onto the bat pleasantly. As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down, making it difficult for the batters to time the ball. On match day, Dunedin will experience cloudy, gloomy weather with occasional showers.

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Toss prediction

Since teams that bat first have won both of these matches, both teams will try to bat first. As the match progresses, the pitch might slow down.

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Pre-play prediction

Best batter: Kusal Perera (SL), Chad Bowes (NZ)

Best bowler: Pramod Madushan (SL), Ben Lister (NZ)

Top all-rounder: Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

Player of the match: Chad Bowes (NZ)

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I: Match Prediction

Even though some of New Zealand’s most important players have been rested, the team still has some good players who can attack the opposition, especially at home. Their bowling has been a major concern, and they are losing runs due to a lack of experience competing at major tournaments. Despite relying heavily on their spinners in the bowling department, Sri Lanka’s batters have been outstanding thus far in taking the opposition’s attack to task. They have a good pacer who can consistently put the opposition batters under pressure. We anticipate that New Zealand will prevail in this match to level the series.

The match will go to New Zealand.    

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