Flying high New Zealand They will take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series between NZ and SL on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). The deciding match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
The upcoming NZ vs SL match could decide the fate of the ongoing series. New Zealand leads the series after winning the first match and can take a 2-0 lead by winning the next match. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to win the match at all costs to keep the NZ vs SL series alive.
New Zealand won the first match in Wellington by 9 wickets as they completely outclassed Sri Lanka. Batting first, the visitors were bowled out for just 178 runs. Opener Avishka Fernando top-scored for Sri Lanka, scoring 56 runs. For New Zealand, Matt Henry shone with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs.
In response, the Black Caps rode opener Will Young's unbeaten 90 runs to chase down the total at the loss of just one wicket. They crossed the finish line on the 27th. With both teams now preparing for the crucial second match, we take a look at the weather and stadium report.
NZ vs SL weather report and pitch report for Seddon Park, Hamilton – 2nd ODI Tour, Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2024-25:
NZ vs SL weather report for Hamilton:
The second ODI of NZ vs SL will be played in Hamilton and it will be a day-night match. The teams are likely to be welcomed into overcast conditions in Hamilton although there are no expectations of a strong rally. Drizzle might interrupt the game for a while, but he's unlikely to spoil the party.
The temperature will be in the 20s during the first half of the game. After sunset, the temperature is expected to range between 15-20 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs SL Pitch Report:
Below are the statistics for Seddon Park, Hamilton:
| First ODI match | 02/15/1981 |
| Last ODI match | 03/31/2023 |
| Matches played | 39 |
| Matches won by the home team | 24 (61.54%) |
| Matches won by Touring Side | 7 (17.95%) |
| Matches won by the neutral side | 5 (12.82%) |
| Matches won by batting first | 13 (33.33%) |
| Games won by batting second | 23 (58.97%) |
| Matches won by toss | 18 (46.15%) |
| Matches won by forfeit are toss | 18 (46.15%) |
| Matches are drawn | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches without results | 3 (7.69%) |
| Top team roles | 363/4 (West Indies) |
| Lowest team roles | 92 (India) |
| Highest chase ever achieved | 350/9 (New Zealand) |
| Average number of runs per wicket | 33.97 |
| Average number of runs per over | 5.3 |
| Average points hit first | 233 |
The next match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be held at Seddon Park. The conditions at Seddon Park will also favor the bowlers more and it would not be surprising if the next match also turns out to be a low-scoring contest.
The average first innings total at the venue is 233 runs and anything over 250 is a tough total. Second-place teams won 23 games compared to 13 wins for first-place teams. So both New Zealand and Sri Lanka will keep that in mind.
Incidentally, the last ODI match at this stadium was also played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 2023. It was a low-scoring match as New Zealand registered a six-wicket win. The Black Caps bowled out Sri Lanka for just 157 runs before chasing down a total of 33 runs.
conclusion:
The second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is expected to be an exciting affair. With the series still on the line, both teams will be looking to win the upcoming match.
