The second ODI encounter of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be held on 17th November 2024 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the 1st match by 45 runs, after the game was spoiled due to heavy rains, and the target for the Kiwi team was reduced to 221 in 27 overs. The Sri Lankan batsmen showcased their amazing display of talent as can be judged by the fiery centuries by Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando.
The host’s squad put together a hefty target of 324 runs, and the strong batting line-up was the main reason that propelled the Sri Lankan team towards victory. Will Mitchell Santner and his men come back stronger and keep their chances of winning this ODI series alive by winning this second match? I guess we will have to wait to find out!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can watch NZ Vs Sri live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Sony Sports Network in Sri Lanka, and Willow TV in the USA. This match will be streamed at 2:00 p.m. PST, 2:30 p.m. IST, and 9:00 a.m. GMT.
Team Analysis
The Sri Lankan team enjoys their strong and lethal batting line-up as their main strength. Their skipper, Charith Asalanka is in great form and can provide immense stability to the middle order, anchoring the innings and forming crucial partnerships which immensely help in putting together a big target on the scoreboard. Secondly, the legendary Sri Lankan opener, Kusal Mendis is back with a bang. The wicket-keeper batsman was seen struggling in the prior matches but the stellar knock he smashed in the last game swept all of that under the carpet.
Dilshan Madhushanka was phenomenal in the last match and the young bowler can prove to be a real asset for his team in this 2nd ODI clash. However, it should be highlighted here that Wanindu Hasarnag might not be a part of the playing 11 of this match as well and this might prove to be costly for the host line-up in challenging situations.
With the exception of Jacob Duffy and the Kiwi skipper, Mitchell Santner, the rest of New Zealand’s bowling line-up proved to be fairly expensive. Santner himself was unable to produce any breakthroughs by taking wickets, but the classy spinner did his part by keeping the runs conceded to a minimum. Jacob Duffy on the other hand is a valuable asset for the guests quad as the young star can bowl at a decent economy and yield quick wickets for his team, which play an important role in breaking partnerships amongst the opposing team.
Match Insights And Conclusion
We expect New Zealand to go all in this 2nd must-win encounter for them. The key players expected to perform well in this match include Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Maheesh Theekshana, and Charith Asalanka. We expect a high-scoring encounter today with numerous amazing individual performances from both sides. If you want to watch NZ Vs Sri, scroll above and click on the link provided.
