The 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25 will see the clash between New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Saturday, 28 December 2024. Keep reading to find out the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25 1st T20I NZ vs SL Match Prediction.
Case 1: If New Zealand bats first
First Innings score prediction: New Zealand will score 180-190
Result prediction: New Zealand will win the match by 5-15 runs
Case 2: If Sri Lanka bats first
First Innings score prediction: Sri Lanka will score 165-175
Result prediction: New Zealand will win the match by 4 wickets
NZ vs SL Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
New Zealand Predicted XI:
Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry
Sri Lanka Predicted XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
NZ vs SL head-to-head in T20I
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Record | |
Total Matches Played | 25 |
NZ Won | 14 |
SL Won | 10 |
No Result | 1 |
Tied | 0 |
Pitch Report:Â
Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui favors fast bowlers with seam and swing on the pitch. The small ground size helps batters score easily, but spinners find it challenging due to the grass on the surface.
NZ vs SL Win Prediction: New Zealand has a solid team, giving them a good chance of winning today’s match.
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