The first T20I of Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand 2024-25 will see New Zealand take on Sri Lanka at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Saturday 28 December 2024. Read on to know about Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand. 2024-25 1st T20I NZ vs SL match prediction.
Case 1: If New Zealand bats first
Predicting the outcome of the first round: New Zealand will score 180-190
Predicting the outcome: New Zealand would win the match by 5-15 points
Case 2: If Sri Lanka bat first
Predicting the outcome of the first round: Sri Lanka will score 165-175
Predicting the outcome: New Zealand would win the match by 4 wickets
The expected lineup for today's NZ vs SL match
Expected New Zealand lineup:
Tim Robinson, Rashin Ravindra, Darrell Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zach Foulkes, Matt Henry
Sri Lanka Prediction XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanendu Hasaranga, Mathisha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Mahesh Thekshana, Nuwan Thushara
NZ vs SL head to head in T20I
| Head-to-head record between NZ and SL | |
| Total matches played | 25 |
| NZ won | 14 |
| M won | 10 |
| No result | 1 |
| tied | 0 |
Pitch report:
Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui favors fast bowlers with seam and swing on the pitch. The small size of the ground helps batsmen score easily, but spinners find it difficult due to the grass on the surface.
Prediction to win NZ vs SL: New Zealand has a strong team, which gives it a good chance to win today's match.
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