NZ vs SL Match Prediction for Today – Discover the anticipated outcome of today’s match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI, along with updates from Radhe Exchange.
Match Preview
New Zealand, having recently secured a 2-1 T20I series win against Sri Lanka, is now poised to shift its attention to the upcoming ODI series commencing this Sunday. This series presents the home team with a crucial chance to fine-tune their preparations for the Champions Trophy set for February. Conversely, Sri Lanka, which will not participate in that tournament, aims to utilize this opportunity to reorganize its squad in anticipation of the forthcoming World Cup, seeking to build upon the promise it exhibited last year.
NZ vs SL Match Details
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date & Time: 05th January 2025 at 03:30 AM IST
Pitch Report
Fast bowlers are likely to excel on this pitch because of the presence of a green patch. This condition allows the ball to seam and swing effectively across the surface. Nevertheless, the smaller dimensions of the venue facilitate batsmen in executing their shots with greater ease.
Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates that the day will be characterized by overcast conditions, accompanied by a likelihood of rain.
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NZ Won | SL Won |
| Overall | 25 | 18 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 |
Sri Lanka Playing XIs
P Nissanka, AFernando, K Mendis (wk), C Asalanka (c), K Mendis, D Wellalage, J Vandersay, W Hasaranga, A Fernando, L Kumara, J Liyanage
New Zealand Playing XIs
W Young, M Chapman, R Ravindra, M Hay (wk), D Mitchell, G Phillips, M Santner (c), Will O’Rourke, M Henry, J Duffy, Nathan Smith/ Michael Bracewell
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