Betting Tips

The drawn T20I series earlier in 2024 in Sri Lanka shows that both teams will fight tooth and nail against each other. The margin of victory in game one was only eight runs. You can expect another close contest come game two. Both teams will assess what worked and what they want to improve for the next one.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record

On paper, the Black Caps have dominated this head-to-head because of their four wins in the last five matches against Sri Lanka. They also won the previous T20I by eight runs. In the last four games between them, teams have only won by between five and eight runs or with one or fewer overs left.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live-streaming and Broadcast

This is the second T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka which will be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The match will be played on Monday, 30 December 2024. This match will be available in India with live-streaming on the FanCode and Sony Liv apps and TV broadcast on the Sony Sports Network.

NZ vs SL Team Previews

New Zealand

Tim Robinson and Rachin Ravindra form a destructive opening duo. Ravindra has a high score of 68 runs in T20Is. Robinson’s technique complements Ravindra’s aggressive stroke play. The middle-order is packed with firepower of batters who have played around the globe in the top T20 leagues. Left-handed Mark Chapman, dynamic Glenn Phillips and the reliable Daryl Mitchell construct a formidable middle-order. Phillips has almost 6500 T20 runs.

Behind the stumps, Mitchell Hay provides assurance as a clean wicketkeeper and a handy contributor with the bat. The middle-order batting is supported by all-rounders Michael Bracewell and skipper Mitchell Santner. Santner is a proven leader with a cool head under pressure. Bracewell’s off-spin also complements Santner’s left-arm finger-spin. Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell both hit half-centuries in their previous T20I innings.

The experienced Matt Henry leads the attack. Jacob Duffy can swing the new ball in the powerplay. He showed his prowess with three wickets in the first T20I. Youngster Zakary Foulkes offers a fresh edge with additional pace and potential to unsettle batters.

Henry and Foulkes took two wickets each to complement Duffy’s efforts in the same match.

New Zealand Expected Playing 11

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka was undoubtedly Sri Lanka’s best batter in the opening T20I with 90 runs off 60 balls. He gives the Sri Lankans a steady presence at the top of the order. Partnering him is the aggressive Kusal Mendis. The opening partnership in the previous game was worth 121 runs.

Kusal Perera provides firepower and flair in the powerplay. Kamindu Mendis adds versatility with his batting skills and calm demeanour. Captain Charith Asalanka brings leadership and the ability to absorb pressure.

The explosive Bhanuka Rajapaksa adds depth and finishing power to the batting order. The left-handed batter has three T20I half-centuries.

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is a master blaster and constant wicket-taking threat. The all-rounder has 700-plus runs and 120-plus T20I wickets.

Maheesh Theekshana’s mystery spin is a potent weapon. Binura Fernando’s left-arm pace and height make the powerplay a difficult phase to get through as a batter. Matheesha Pathirana's extreme pace and awkward action make him a dangerous death-overs specialist.

Nuwan Thushara adds to the versatility of the pace trio. Fernando, Theekshana and Hasaranga each contributed with two wickets in their previous T20I.

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

NZ vs SL Toss Prediction

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20I. With this game also set to be a night match, both captains may decide for the same in this one.

Pitch and Conditions

This Bay Oval pitch should behave like a typical New Zealand pitch. The seamers may have movement off the pitch to work with in the first six overs. The batters will also have the opportunity to score runs on a surface which becomes more balanced as the match moves on. The previous T20I at Bay Oval had New Zealand scoring 172 for eight in 20 overs which they only defended by eight runs.

There is a 20 percent chance of rain during the night. Besides the potential for scattered showers, temperatures will be warmish and extremely humid.

NZ vs SL Betting Tips

The Black Caps have momentum with them after a win in the opener. They also won the last T20I in Sri Lanka, so they are a unit which is versatile in most conditions. New Zealand was not at its best but still ended up winning the previous match. We expect an improved performance from them in this match and for them to win again, perhaps more comfortably.

Bet on New Zealand to win this match.