Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | 2nd One-Day International
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Sri Lanka arrive in Pallekele with a 1-0 series lead following their victory over New Zealand in Dambulla, leaving the latter needing to win to stand any chance heading into the third match.
Date/Time: Sunday 17th November 2024 - UK – 9:00am / India – 1:30pm / US EST – 4:00am / US PST – 1:00am
Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Weather: A chance of thundery showers affecting play despite the hot temperatures expected
How To Watch On TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV
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Sri Lanka Betting Analysis
A dominating batting performance laid the foundations for Sri Lanka’s win last Wednesday, with two players scoring centuries. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis got on top of the New Zealand bowlers and each played match-defining knocks, with the latter going on to reach 143. The Black Caps had no answer for Mendis and it would be surprise to see the wicketkeeper get on top of them again here, so consider backing Mendis to score a fifty in the match, with excellent value available.
New Zealand Betting Analysis
Whilst the New Zealand bowlers in the main lacked potency in the first ODI between these two nations, Jacob Duffy was one player who emerged out of it with genuine credit. The 30-year-old right-arm pacer took three of his side’s five wickets over the course of the game, also boasting the most economical figures having conceded just 41 runs from his 8.2 overs bowled. Such figures warrant attention from bettors, with Duffy available for backing via the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market to take another 2+ wickets in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Expert Prediction
The disruption in play certainly hindered New Zealand last time out, but at the same time their batters struggled with the conditions against a strong host bowling attack. Sri Lanka on the other hand, have shown their top order’s capability to pile up more runs here in Pallekele and once again make full use of that home advantage. Backing them to come out on top appears the smart move.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tip: Sri Lanka to win
