Sri Lanka lost the T20 series 2-1 and will hope for some better results in the ODI format. New Zealand, on the other hand will be looking to use this series to blood in some youngsters and finalize their combination for the Champions Trophy.
In fact, the upcoming major ICC event is going to be on the minds of both teams and each match will hold extra importance.
New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner and will increasingly rely on players like Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, and Mark Chapman to advance the batting. Matt Henry is the leader of the bowling lineup which also has some pretty inexperienced players.
New Zealand may be playing at home but it is by no means the overwhelming favorite.
Sri Lanka has had quite a bit of success in the ODI format recently and will certainly go into this series believing it can win. Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, and Pathum Nissanka all help make a pretty strong batting lineup.
The fast bowling department for Sri Lanka remains a work in progress and it remains to be seen how effective the Sri Lankan spinners end up being.
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22:00Various factors are assessed when we make our predictions, such as:
Checking out the latest team news is always crucial, especially for a team like Zimbabwe that does not have the depth that Pakistan does.
Even in short-form games, the weather can intervene. OCBscores experts check the forecast to see how it could affect the scoring in Zimbabwe.
All of the matches are at the same stadium (Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo), but we look at the venue's past records as this can give an indication of how many runs are likely to be scored.
The state of the pitch is a crucial criteria for any cricket betting tips. This is especially the case when multiple matches are played at one stadium.
Data is a key tool for our OCBscores experts. They run the numbers to see who is in form, who is struggling, and how this will impact the result of a match.
The head-to-head record can be a key marker for a potential result. Certain teams always perform well against an opposition.
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