New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Record, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024, Stats and Results

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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: After an intense T20I series, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in the first ODI of the three-match series on January 5 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand clinched the T20I series 2-1.

Sri Lanka ended on a high, securing a narrow 7-run win in the final T20I. This victory, powered by Kusal Perera's scintillating 101 off 46 balls, gives Sri Lanka much-needed momentum. The series serves as a preparatory stage for both teams ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

New Zealand, led by experienced campaigners, will aim to maintain their winning form and fine-tune their lineup. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, under Charith Asalanka, will look to test their mettle and claim an early advantage in the series.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Information

• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 3:30 AM IST
• Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
• Live Telecast: Sony Sports Channels
• Live Streaming: SonyLiv website and app

Team News

New Zealand

The hosts will field a strong side, with Will Young and Rachin Ravindra expected to open. Young has been consistent in ODIs, while Ravindra, fresh from a 69-run knock in the final T20I, will aim to carry his form.

The middle order, including Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell, brings stability and firepower. Matt Henry will lead the bowling attack alongside Jacob Duffy, with Mitchell Santner heading the spin department.

Sri Lanka

The visitors will bank on their openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, for a solid start. Nissanka impressed during the T20Is, while Mendis will seek a big score.

Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Kamindu Mendis form the core of the middle order. Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara will spearhead the pace attack, with Maheesh Theekshana providing spin options.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head Record

• Total played: 111
• New Zealand win: 57
• Sri Lanka win: 47
• No result: 7

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The Basin Reserve pitch traditionally offers assistance to pacers, especially with the new ball. Lateral movement and bounce make it challenging for batters early on, but the wicket flattens out as the game progresses.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be partly sunny, with temperatures around 23°C and minimal chances of rain. Wind gusts up to 48 km/h may favor swing bowlers early on. A competitive contest between bat and ball is anticipated.

Player Stats

• Most Runs in last 2 years (NZ): Henry Nicholls - 324 runs
• Most Wickets in last 2 years (NZ): Ish Sodhi - 10 wickets
• Most Runs in last 2 years (SL): Kusal Mendis - 261 runs
• Most Wickets in last 2 years (SL): Maheesh Theekshana - 6 wickets

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Complete Squads

New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (C), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay, Tom Latham, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke

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