Sri Lanka and New Zealand will face each other in the second game of the three-match ODI series on Sunday (November 17). The second SL vs NZ ODI will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
The hosts are currently leading the series after winning the first game earlier this week. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 45 runs (DLS method) in the series opener. Riding on centuries from opener Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka posted 324/5 in 49.2 overs.
New Zealand were given a revised total of 221 runs in 27 overs. The tourists started well and were 88 for no loss before an inexplicable collapse. New Zealand eventually ended their innings with a disappointing 175/9.
With the series on the line, New Zealand will be desperate to turn things around in the upcoming game, while Sri Lanka will be eyeing another win. So here are the weather and pitch reports for the second SL vs NZ ODI before the game starts.
SL vs NZ Weather Report and Field Report of Pallekele – 2nd ODI, New Zealand Sri Lanka tour 2024
The second Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (November 17). According to the weather forecast, there is more than a 50 percent chance of rain for the game, which is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m.
Although the forecast for the evening and night is promising, the start of the game may be delayed due to rain and wet pitch. Like the first SL and NZ ODI, the second ODI may see heavy losses due to weather conditions.
In the first half of the game, the temperature will vary between 25-30 degrees Celsius and will drop to 20 degrees at night. Overnight humidity is forecast to exceed 90 percent.
SL vs NZ Pitch Analysis
Statistics of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele:
| Matches Played | 42 |
| Matches won by the home team | 21 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 16 (38.10%) |
| Matches won by the neutral side | 3 (7.14%) |
| Matches Won First | 16 (37.21%) |
| Matches Won Second | 24 (55.81%) |
| Matches Winner Winner Toss | 20 (46.51%) |
| Matches Winner Lucky Toss | 20 (46.51%) |
| The matches were even | 0 (0.00%) |
| Inconclusive Matches | 2 (4.76%) |
| Highest team shot | 381/3 (Sri Lanka) |
| Lowest team shots | 70 (Zimbabwe) |
| Highest run chase achieved | 314/6 (Sri Lanka) |
| Average runs per wicket | 32.3 |
| Plus Average Run | 5.53 |
| First shot average | 246 |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is not known as a very high scoring ground. The average first innings here is 246 runs. It won’t be surprising if the team bats first after posting anything above 240 or 250 to win the game.
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Result:
The upcoming second SL vs NZ ODI is likely to be interrupted by rain. As a result, DLS can work in this game as well. The teams want to play bole for the first time after winning the toss. Cloudy conditions will provide favorable conditions for pace bowling and New Zealand will be hoping to make the most of it as they look to draw level in the series.
