SL vs NZ 2024/25, SL vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Report, November 17, 2024

Toss Sri Lanka decide to bowl vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka received the toss and determined to bowl first within the 2nd ODI in Pallekele. Sri Lanka at the moment lead the three-match sequence 1-0.

Charith Asalanka stated that the excessive risk of dew within the night performed a task within the resolution to chase, whereas Mitchell Santner stated New Zealand have been undecided on whether or not they would have bowled first as nicely however was comfortable to take first lease of an excellent batting observe.

By way of group information, New Zealand named an unchanged XI, although Santner did trace that Adam Milne would possibly get a recreation subsequent time spherical. The hosts introduced in spin-bowling allrounder Dunith Wellalage for seamer Dilshan Madushanka. This implies each side can be going with simply the solitary frontline seam possibility – Asitha Fernando for Sri Lanka and Jacob Duffy for New Zealand – a signifier of the spin-friendly nature of the floor.

It’s a sizzling and humid afternoon to start out however there’s a probability of some rain within the night, although it’s unlikely to forestall a outcome. Sri Lanka have received seven of their final eight ODIs at Pallekele with the final 4 video games being received by the chasing aspect.

Sri Lanka: 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Avishka Fernando, 3 Kusal Mendis (wk), 4 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5 Charith Asalanka (capt.), 6 Kamindu Mendis, 7 Janith Liyanage, 8 Dunith Wellalage 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Jeffrey Vandersay, 11 Asitha Fernando.

New Zealand: 1 Tim Robinson, 2 Will Younger, 3 Hentry Nicholls, 4 Mark Chapman, 5 Glenn Phillips, 6 Mitchell Hay (wk), 7 Michael Bracewell, 8 Mitchell Santner (capt.), 9 Nathan Smith, 10 Ish Sodhi, 11 Jacob Duffy.

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SL vs NZ 2024/25, SL vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Report, November 17, 2024

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