LKA (Sri Lanka) vs NZ (New Zealand) Match Prediction
National teams
Eden Park
Dasun Shanaka, will lead the home team on the other hand Tom Latham will likely be captain of Kivis. Sri Lanka now occupies the eighth spot and New Zealand is ranked fifth in the ICC T20 Team rankings.
Facts
- Sri Lanka has lost both the Test and ODI series, both were the clean sweep by the host New Zealand team.
- Most of the top players from both the sides are unavailable for the series due to their IPL commitments.
- Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell are not in the New Zealand side.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Chance of Winning
New Zealand has been a formidable opponent at their home ground, by grabbing the test and ODI series against Sri Lanka they proved the same. Team is in great touch and after securing the test and ODI series with 2-0 now the team would like to perform outstanding in this short format also. New Zealand has 75% chances of victory on the other hand visitors have only 25% winning prediction.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tournament Prediction & Betting Tips 2022
We predict a 3-0 clean sweep of Sri Lanka in this series also. New Zealand would like to secure yet another series at their home ground. Island team is not looking their best on this particular tour to New Zealand. They failed in all segments of the game.
Looking at the recent performances, some reliable players are Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana from the Sri Lankan side. For New Zealand Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi and Henry Shipley will take charge against the visitors.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Toss Prediction
Pitch is a slower one and good support for batsmen. Bowlers had a tough time here at Auckland. Average first inning total is 146 here. Team winning the toss would like to bat first because chasing will get difficult here at Auckland.
Weather Forecast
Temperature is expected to be around 22 degrees Celsius on 2nd April. Humidity will take the test of players with 85%. There are 20% rain chances as well.
Sri Lanka Player List
Probable Playing XI:
|
Player |
Role |
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Dasun Shanaka (C) |
All Rounder |
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Pathum Nissanka |
Batsman |
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Kusal Mendis |
Batsman |
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Dhananjaya de Silva |
All Rounder |
|
Chamika Karunaratne |
All Rounder |
|
Charith Aslanka |
Batsman |
|
Wanindu Hasranga |
Bowler |
|
Maheesh Theekshana |
Bowler |
|
Dilshan Madushanka |
Bowler |
|
Lahiru Kumara |
Bowler |
|
Kasun Rajita |
Bowler |
Sri Lanka’s squad for the T20 series:Kusal Janith Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Kasun Rajitha,Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Lasith Croospulle
Sri Lanka Form
Sri Lanka is looking out of track this time. Their players are out of form as they failed to save the test and ODI series at the grassy pitches of New Zealand. In the bowling department Lahiru Kumara, Madhushanka, Rajita and Karunaratne did really well but their batters had a disappointing season.
New Zealand Player List
Kane Williams, Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway and Tim Southee are all unavailable because of the IPL. Another setback is the injury that has sidelined star seamer Lockie Ferguson.
Probable Playing XI:
|
Player |
Role |
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Chad Bowes |
Batsman |
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Will Young |
Batsman |
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Mark Chapman |
Batsman |
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Jimmy Neesham |
All Rounder |
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Tom Latham (C) (WK) |
Batsman |
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Daryl Mitchell |
Batsman |
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Rachin Ravindra |
All Rounder |
|
Ish Sodhi |
All Rounder |
|
Henry Shipley |
Bowler |
|
Ben Lister |
Bowler |
|
Matt Henry |
Bowler |
New Zealand’s squad for the T20:Tom Latham (C/WK), Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
New Zealand Form
Team has kept their classy performance continuing without some of the star players like Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tim Southee and Henry Nicholls. Captain Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young and Henry Shipley are in great knock.
Head to Head
There have been 19 T20 matches between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, with 10 victories and 7 losses going to New Zealand. Two matches have ended with no result.
- Total T20 matches played - 19
- Sri Lanka won - 7
- New Zealand won - 10
- No result - 2
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Betting Odds
New Zealand has always been a favorite side of bookies at their home ground. Looking at the records and the recent performances Sri Lankan team is getting the high odds of 2.80 whereas New Zealand have the winning odds of 1.38. These odds may vary from bookie to bookie.
- Sri Lanka to win @ 2.80
- New Zealand to win @ 1.38
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Top Team Batsman
Skipper Dasun Shanaka will be the key man for Lankans, who has smashed 1328 runs in 85 T20 internationals. Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka as far as their strong batting line is concerned.
In the absence of a few star T20 players the team will rely on captain Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young who will add strength in their batting line up.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Top Team Bowlers
For Sri lanka Lahiru Kumara would be the reliable bowler. Kasun Rajitha will also take the pace command for the team along with Lahiru Kumara. In the middle overs Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana may put brakes on the New Zealand scoreboard with their sharp spin attack.
By picking 8 wickets in recent ODI series, Henry Shipley is outstanding with the ball. Team will also rely on Matt Henry as well, Ish Sodhi may also put lankan in trouble with his sharp spin bowling.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win: New Zealand
Our forecast is in favour of the home team based on recent results. When it hosts Sri Lanka for the opening encounter of a three-match T20 series on Sunday in Auckland, the New Zealand team will be seeking to maintain its recent success in T20 cricket as well. The Test and ODI Series was won by New Zealand 2-0. On the other hand, we predict Sri Lanka to put up a valiant effort here after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Test and ODI series, but it will be a close encounter between these two.
- Sri Lanka to win @ 2.80
- New Zealand to win @ 1.38
