SL vs NZ 2024/25: Highlights and Key Moments from the 2nd ODI Match Report – November 17, 2024
Match Summary:
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first after winning the toss against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI in Pallekele. Sri Lanka leads the three-match series 1-0.
Reason for Decision:
Charith Asalanka noted the likelihood of dew in the evening influenced the decision to chase. Mitchell Santner from New Zealand mentioned they were uncertain about their choice but accepted batting first on a good pitch.
Team News:
New Zealand kept the same lineup, although Santner suggested Adam Milne might play in the next match. Sri Lanka made one change, bringing in spin-bowling allrounder Dunith Wellalage for seamer Dilshan Madushanka. Both teams are using just one main fast bowler due to the pitch conditions favoring spin.
Weather Conditions:
It was a hot and humid afternoon. There is a chance of rain later, but it is unlikely to affect the match outcome. Sri Lanka has won seven of their last eight ODIs at Pallekele, with the last four games won by the chasing team.
Team Lineups:
Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka (capt.)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Asitha Fernando
New Zealand:
- Tim Robinson
- Will Young
- Hentry Nicholls
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Hay (wk)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (capt.)
- Nathan Smith
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy