New Delhi: Sri Lanka will look to carry their momentum from the first ODI after a thumping 45-run victory during the series opener courtesy of the DLS rule. New Zealand, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back and level the three-match series. The win will be crucial for ICC ODI Super League points for both teams.
Coming to the first ODI, Sri Lanka’s top order delivered a masterclass in batting. Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando hit scintillating tons to power the hosts to a humongous total of 324/5.
The duo’s record-breaking 206-run second-wicket stand was the cornerstone of their victory. Rain then curtailed New Zealand’s chase to 27 overs, leaving them with a revised target of 221. Despite a strong start from openers Will Young and Tim Robinson, New Zealand crumbled under pressure, managing just 175 for 9.
What is the head-to-head record of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have very close head-to-head records as they take on the Black Caps for the second ODI.
In the 103 ODI matches played between the two teams, New Zealand are slightly ahead with 52 wins, compared to 42 victories for the Lankans. One match, back in 1996, ended in a tie, while eight matches have ended in no results.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: ODI statistics
| Statistics | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
| Wins batting 1st | 19 | 28 |
| Wins bowling 1st | 23 | 24 |
| Highest Total | 326 | 371/7 |
| Lowest Total | 76 | 73 |
| Most Runs | Kumar Sangakkara (1568) | Ross Taylor (881) |
| Highest scorer | Kusal Mendis (143) | Luke Ronchi (170) |
| Most hundreds | Sanath Jayasuriya (5) | Ross Taylor (2)
Martin Guptill (2) Scott Styris (2) |
| Most fifties | Kumar Sangakkara (14) | Kane Williamson (8) |
| Most sixes | Sanath Jayasuriya (41) | Kane Williamson (31) |
| Most wickets | Muthiah Muralidara (74) | Kyle Mills (32) |
| Best bowling | Muthiah Muralidaran (5/9) | Richard Hadlee (5/25) |