New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between NZ vs SL?

New Zealand and Sri Lanka are all set to continue their ongoing series as both sides will face off in the first ODI of the series at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on Sunday, January 5. It is worth noting that the recently-concluded T20I series between both sides ended in New Zealand’s favour.

The Black Caps won the first two T20Is before Sri Lanka registered a win in the third T20I. With the ODI series approaching, Sri Lanka will hope for an improved performance while New Zealand will aim to keep up their form.

NZ vs SL Match Details:

Basin Reserve Pitch Report:

The surface at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is usually assists the bowlers. The pacers could make a significant difference in the game and opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

Head-To-Head Records

Probable Predicted 11 for NZ vs SL

New Zealand:

Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy.

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz.

Probable Top Performers from NZ vs SL

Probable Best Batter: Will Young

New Zealand’s Will Young could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka. With 383 runs scored in his last seven matches, Young has been in good form and he will hope for another good showing in the upomcing clash as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Jacob Duffy

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy could be the star performer in the upcoming game. Duffy has been in brilliant form recently, and will hope to make a match-winning performance again.

Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match

Scenario 1

New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 60-70

SL: 210-220

New Zealand win the match

Scenario 2

Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 75-85

NZ: 280-290

New Zealand win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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