New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2023 Predictions

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New Zealand Runs in Over 1: Over 2.5

1.47

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NZ vs SL 1st ODI Preview:

Following the conclusion of the two-match Test series, New Zealand will be going one-on-one against Sri Lanka in three One Day Internationals. The three-match ODI series kick-starts on March 25, Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland. 

New Zealand

• New Zealand will have momentum on their side as they recorded a win in the two-match Test series by 2-0. 
• New Zealand will be without the services of some of their main players including the skipper Kane Williamson. 

Sri Lanka

• It is a must-win game for Sri Lanka to earn a direct qualification to the ODI World Cup scheduled later this year. 
• The island nation’s last ODI series saw them lose to India by 0-3. 

Pitch Report: Eden Park, Auckland

The Eden Park in Auckland will provide a drop-in pitch during the first One Day International between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The surface is on the slower side but it will benefit the batters more as compared to the bowlers. It is likely to be a high-scoring thriller with the willow wielders from both teams ruling the match. 

Weather Forecast: Auckland

Partly cloudy weather conditions are predicted for Saturday, March 25 in Auckland. The temperature will be around 21 degrees celsius while there are only ten percent precipitation chances. The humidity and wind speed are expected to be about 67 percent and 19 km/h respectively. 

NZ vs SL 1st ODI Probable playing XI:

New Zealand (Playing XI):

Tom Latham (c), Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Chad Bowes, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner

Sri Lanka (Playing XI):

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk, vc), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya De Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana

Head to Head (Last 5 ODI Matches)

Betting Tip:

Sri Lanka will be aiming for revenge when they will lock horns with New Zealand in the three-match ODI series. The first One Day International will be hosted at Eden Park in Auckland on March 25, Saturday. The island nation suffered a brutal loss in the two-match Test series by 0-2.

Sri Lanka lost the first Test by two wickets while in the second game, they recorded a loss by an inning and 58 runs. The two back-to-back wins must have boosted New Zealand’s morale and they will be hoping to score a win against Sri Lanka in the 50-over format as well. 

One noteworthy point here is that New Zealand has won all their last five One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka. Thus, the hosts will be at an advantage and are deemed as favorites to lift the trophy. 

Predicted Winner

Winner: New Zealand

1.30

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Top Sri Lanka Player:

The wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has emerged as the standout player for Sri Lanka in the past few months across all formats. He is expected to continue his domination on Thursday as well. 

Top Sri Lanka Player

Kusal Mendis

3.85

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Top New Zealand Player:

In the absence of Kane Williamson, Tom Latham will have the responsibility to score maximum runs for the team along with filling in the captain’s shoes. The odds are in the favor of the veteran to do well on Saturday. 

Top New Zealand Player

Tom Latham

2.85

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