NZ vs SL 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
New Zealand will be itching to seek redemption at the University Oval, Dunedin after losing in the Super Oval against Sri Lanka. While the Kiwis tied the game in a movie-like manner by smashing the ball straight into the crowd, it was Charith Asalanka who kept his composure in the super over to secure a hard-fought win in Auckland. Ahead of this crucial encounter, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, team news, and much more.
New Zealand was the dominant force in the Tests and the ODI series but the first T20I showdown saw the away side get the better of them in Eden Park. With plenty of household names missing from the home team’s T20 squad, the unpredictable Lankan Tigers have a rare chance of pulling off an uncanny win.
Sri Lanka managed to post a strong total on the board, batting in the first innings courtesy of Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka. Moreover, three of their bowlers managed to even take 2 wickets each yet a six from Ish Sodhi sent the game to the ultimate Super over. However, the Asian giants will be high on confidence to win the series Dunedin.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on BT Sport, Spark Sport and Supreme TV
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Amazon Prime.
NZ vs SL Match Toss Prediction
As both the previous T20 games played on this venue have been won by the team batting first, both captains will be looking to bat first after winning the toss.
NZ vs SL, University Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at University Oval might slow down as the match progresses. This is just why the fast bowlers can find it difficult in the second innings to take wickets.
Dunedin Weather Report
There would be clouds hovering during the match hours as there is a 20% chance of rain interrupting the game. The temperature is expected to be around 18 to 20 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match 2023
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
There are no injuries or absentees in the NZ squad after the end of the 1st T20I. Moreover, with only Will Young and Matt Henry being the only two players on the bench, it seems unlikely that the Kiwis are going to make any changes to their starting XI.
NZ Key Players
- James Neesham - With the likes of Trent Boult, and Kane Williamson amongst other stars all out for this T20I series, James Neesham will be required to not only take wickets but even provide a quality end to the batting innings. He took 2 wickets in the 1st T20I and even scored crucial 19 runs at the end.
- Daryl Mitchell - Being the best batsman for the Kiwis, he is entering the 2nd T20I after scoring an impressive 66-run inning in Auckland. His form will be crucial for the home side against a fast Sri Lankan bowling attack, with the new ball.
- Mark Chapman - He got off to a good start by scoring 33 runs off just 23 balls but failed to convert it into a big inning. The 2nd T20I could be a perfect opportunity for redemption for this 28-year-old.
NZ Team Form
In their last T20 games, New Zealand has been involved in 2 tie contests. Moreover, the Kiwis have also lost 2 of the remaining 3 games.
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New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Rachin Ravindra, Benjamin Lister, Mark Chapman, Henry Shipley, Tim Seifert, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Chad Bowes, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Sri Lanka hasn’t been at its best in this tour of NZ and would be desperately seeking to clinch this T20 series after going 0-2 in the Tests and ODIs. They are already playing the best most suited combination and are unlikely to make any changes in their starting XI for the 2nd T20I.
SL Key Players
- Kusal Perera - Having scored a solid half-century in the 1st T20I. He batted at a strike rate of 117 and even stabilized the innings when Pathun Nissanka departed early.
- Charith Asalanka - He has scored 266 runs in the last 10 games for Sri Lanka and will be keen on building on his 67-run inning from the 1st T20I.
- Maheesh Theekshana - The right-arm off-break bowler took 1 wicket in the previous game by conceding only 22 runs in his quota of 4 overs.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka’s only T20I series win against New Zealand came in 2013. However, this is now a great opportunity for the Asian nation to register a win after NZ is already deprived of a handful of their regular players.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (Wk), Wanidu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
While the last result saw Sri Lanka and New Zealand be involved in their first-ever tie, the latter nation has won 3 of their other 4 contests against Sri Lanka. That being said, amid the 21 T20I games these two teams have been involved in - there has been an almost equal tally with New Zealand winning 11 times whereas Sri Lanka became victorious on 9 occasions (including the last super over the contest in Auckland).
NZ vs SL Head to Head Stats in T20
| |
Matches Played |
NZ Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
21 |
11 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
Despite losing in the Super Over in Auckland, it seems like the bookmakers are still in favor of New Zealand courtesy of their dominance over the away side in the previous two formats. The bookmakers have placed a 60% win ratio on the Kiwis as compared to 40% on the Lankan Tigers.
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Who will win New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match?
It seems like the batsmen of both teams will be the deciding factor as all would be required to score runs on their merit. However, with Sri Lanka having a strong spin attack, they do have the assets to clinch the series in Dunedin.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Prediction
While Sri Lanka managed to secure a win in the Super Over in Auckland, the Kiwi do look to have the better side on paper. On one hand, there is a better spin attack at the disposal of the away side, the short-handed New Zealand side will be looking to fire with their top order looking to provide them with the ideal start to save this series. Given that the 2nd T20I has all the potential to be another close encounter, we predict New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka in Dunedin.
Apr 05, 2023
06:30 IST / 1:00 GMT
University Oval - Dunedin, New Zealand
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