NZ vs SL 1st ODI Prediction & Possible 11

Take a look at the prediction details of the 1st ODI between New Zealand & Sri Lanka

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Jan. 4, 2025}

After an interesting 3-match T20I series between New Zealand & Sri Lanka which the hosts won comfortably by a 2-1 margin its now time for them to feature in the 3-match ODI series to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy.

NZ vs SL Head-To-Head

Total Matches Played: 105
New Zealand Won: 52
Sri Lanka Won: 433
No Result: 9
Tied: 1

NZ vs SL Live Score

NZ vs SL Match Details

Day & Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Timings: 3:30 AM (IST)

NZ vs SL Pitch Report

The pitch at Basin Reserve, Wellington is a pitch with enough bounce and carry, the pacers will be able to use the moisture to their advantage. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first in this match.

NZ vs SL Weather Report

The Weather in Basin Reserve, Wellington, is expected to be cloudy. The temperatures will hover around 15°C, and there is a 35% chance of rain on the matchday.

NZ vs SL Win Prediction

The New Zealand Cricket team has a better chance to win this match as they are very good in their home conditions as compared to the Sri Lankan side.

Full Squads

New Zealand (NZ): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith

Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka(w), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

NZ vs SL Possible Playing 11

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

NZ vs SL When & Where To Watch

The first ODI New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Simultaneously, the match can be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.