The performance of the Sri Lankan team has improved significantly under the leadership of head coach Sanath Jayasuriya. Under his supervision, the team’s results have been excellent in all formats of cricket. Under the leadership of captain Charit Aslanka, the Sri Lanka team would like to register a second win in the T20 Series.
The second match of the five-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be held on 10 November. The teams will face each other at 7 PM at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
The Sri Lankan team has been in great rhythm since the T20 World Cup. Their morale is high after defeating the West Indies 2-1 in a recent T20 series. On the other hand, after defeating India 3-0 in the Test series, the New Zealand team is also in fierce form. Both teams are expected to give each other a tough fight, making this match an exciting showdown.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera are expected to showcase strong batting for Sri Lanka. Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft and Mark Chapman are the main Players from the New Zealand side. Mitchell Santner is leading the team in this series and has returned to the T20 tournament after almost 5 months. The team is also expecting a great performance from him.
Head-to-head record of both teams:
So far, a total of 23 T20 International matches have been played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Out of which New Zealand has won 13 matches. The Sri Lanka team has won 9 matches. One match ended without a result.
Rangiri Dambulla Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Report:
The pitch of Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is helpful for both batsmen and bowlers. The team winning the toss on this pitch will prefer to bowl first. The average batting score on this ground is 176 runs. In the initial phase, this pitch is very helpful for fast bowlers. Therefore, the team winning the toss on this pitch will prefer to bowl first. This pitch is helpful for spinners in the later overs.
There is a possibility of light rain in Dambulla, which may cause some disruption in the match. Humidity will remain in the weather.
Probable playing eleven of both the teams:
Sri Lanka: Charit Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Theekshna, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Zak Folkes.
