The 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2025 will see the clash between New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on Sunday, 5 January 2025. Keep reading to find out the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2025 1st ODI NZ vs SL Match Prediction.
Here is our NZ vs SL 1st Match Prediction
Case 1: If New Zealand bats first
First Innings score prediction: New Zealand will score 320-330
Result prediction: New Zealand will win the match by more than 40 runs
Case 2: If Sri Lanka bats first
First Innings score prediction: Sri Lanka will score 270-280
Result prediction: New Zealand will win the match by 5 wickets
NZ vs SL Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
New Zealand Predicted XI:
Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
Sri Lanka Predicted XI:
Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz
NZ vs SL head-to-head in ODI
| NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Record | |
| Total Matches Played | 105 |
| NZ Won | 52 |
| SL Won | 43 |
| No Result | 9 |
| Tied | 1 |
Pitch Report:
The Basin Reserve in Wellington is famous for its green pitches that help fast bowlers at the start. But as the match goes on, the pitch becomes easier for batsmen. The wind can also have a big impact on the game.
NZ vs SL Win Prediction: New Zealand has a strong team, giving them a great chance to win today’s match.
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