The 1st ODI of Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand 2025 will see New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Read on to know about Sri Lanka's 1st ODI of New Zealand 2025. NZ vs SL match prediction.
Case 1: If New Zealand hits first
Predicting the outcome of the first round: New Zealand would score 320-330
Predicting the outcome: New Zealand would win the match by over 40 points
Case 2: If Sri Lanka bat first
Predicting the outcome of the first round: Sri Lanka will score 270-280
Predicting the outcome: New Zealand would win the match by 5 wickets
The expected lineup for today's match: NZ vs SL
Expected New Zealand lineup:
Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Darryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Rasheen Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke
Sri Lanka Predicted XI:
Nwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sharith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Donith Willalage, Wanendu Hasaranga, Mahesh Thekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Muhammad Shiraz.
NZ vs SL head to head in ODI
| Head-to-head record between NZ and SL | |
| Total matches played | 105 |
| New Zealand won | 52 |
| M won | 43 |
| No result | 9 |
| tied | 1 |
Pitch report:
The Basin Reserve area in Wellington is known for its green pitches that help fast bowlers get started. But as the match goes on, the pitch gets easier for the batsmen. Wind can also have a big impact on the game.
Prediction to win NZ vs SL: New Zealand has a strong team, which gives it a great chance to win today's match.
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