New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the series on Wednesday. It required a Super Over finish in the 1st T20I when the scores got leveled after the completion of the full 40 overs, it was visitors Sri Lanka who triumphed in the end to take a 1-0 lead.
Match Details:
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Date & Time: April 5th, at 6:30 AM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
What is the pitch report for NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I?
University Oval here at Dunedin has hosted only one T20I to date where a total of 434 runs have been scored between New Zealand and Australia. We can expect another high-scoring fest in this game as well.
First international appearance in New Zealand ✅
First international wicket ✅Hear from Ben Lister on two special moments from the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka at @edenparknz ????#NZvSL #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/JAJMG0obM5
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 4, 2023
Recent form:
New Zealand: Lost Lost Lost Won Tie
Sri Lanka: Won Lost Won Lost Lost
NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I Probable Winners:
New Zealand are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I?
New Zealand
Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Tom Latham (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Matt Henry / Benjamin Lister
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana
Squad News | @Tomlatham2 will lead a BLACKCAPS ODI Squad in Pakistan later this month featuring two potential debutants in Ben Lister and @cole_mcconchie. More | https://t.co/u3NWaEdg3O #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/19UOxbVc4b
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 3, 2023
Injury Updates:
As of now, there are no injury concerns. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I?
Top Pick – Batter
Charith Asalanka looked composed in the middle and scored 67 runs from 41 balls in the 1st T20I. He targeted the shorter boundaries and hit 6 sixes in his innings.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga proved the critics wrong with his exceptional all-round performances in the 1st T20I. He scored an unbeaten 21* runs and picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 7.5.
Top Pick – Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana ruled the show with the ball in the 1st T20I with his economical bowling. He claimed 3 wickets overall in the match including 2 in the super-over.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Kusal Mendis was well set for a huge score in the 1st T20I and got dismissed playing a huge stroke. He took the aggressive route and scored 25 runs from just 9 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes.
X-Factor:
Daryl Mitchell always shows up when the side is in crisis. He played a vital 66 runs in the 1st T20I which comprised 5 fours and 3 sixes.
???????? win in super over, take a lead of 1️⃣-0️⃣ in the 3-match series. ????#NZvSL pic.twitter.com/ejSOSf3KcA
— Sri Lanka Cricket ???????? (@OfficialSLC) April 2, 2023
What are the fantasy suggested teams for NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I?
1. Kusal Perera, Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis, Daryl Mitchell, Charith Asalanka, James Neesham (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Henry Shipley, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana
2. Tom Latham, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka, James Neesham, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Milne, Maheesh Theekshana
Pre-Match Analysis:
New Zealand who fielded a second-string side gave their all in the 1st T20I but lost a close contest in the super over. The inexperienced bowling attack got the treatment from the Lankan batters. Barring James Neesham the rest 4 bowlers went more than 8 runs an over. Chasing a huge score they lost their openers inside 2 overs which affected their scoring rate. Daryl Mitchell stabilized things in the middle with his crafty innings of 66 runs. Rachin Ravindra played an excellent cameo in the end that caught huge attention. It was Ish Sodhi’s last ball six against Dasun Shanaka that took them to the super over. Despite the loss, they proved they have enough fringe players in their ranks who can make a mark at the highest level.
Sri Lanka will be thrilled with their performances in the 1st T20I as they registered their 1st win of the tour. Half-centuries from Charith Asalanka and comeback man Kusal Perera took them to a total of 196 runs on the board. A loose last delivery from skipper Dasun Shanaka went costly for them as they needed a super over the finish to claim the match. Maheesh Theekshana was their real match winner who conceded just 8 runs in the super over and importantly picked up 2 wickets. Now they took an early lead of 1-0 and will be eyeing to wrap up the series with a game left.
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