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Sri Lanka look to bounce back in second ODI
- Sri Lanka will aim for an improved show in the second One Day International (ODI) to stay alive in the three-match series against New Zealand at the Seddon Park in Hamilton today.
Apart from Avishka Fernando’s half century and Janith Liyanage’s contribution, the other Sri Lankan batters offered little to no contribution as Matt Henry and Company ran through the line-up. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra’s 93-run opening stand killed the game off inside the first 13 overs as New Zealand proved to be too good in the series opener.
Sri Lanka, in the absence of Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana, also lacked the zip and an X-factor but 178 wasn’t going to be enough on any day and any wicket unless something remarkable was pulled off by the bowlers.
New Zealand bowlers led by the three-men pace attack were just too good in the overcast conditions.
The visitors need the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis to hit their straps as Hamilton will offer similar conditions.
The surfaces have been pace-friendly and hence, the conditions are a bit alien to the visitors, especially an Asian side. Having won a Test in England will keep Sri Lanka in good stead but with the series on the line, the visitors will be keen to take it to the decider in Auckland by winning the second ODI.
The average first innings total at this venue is 230. Out of the 57 games played here, teams bowling first have won on 30 occasions.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara and Eshan Malinga
New Zealand ODI Squad: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young and Nathan Smith. (Agencies)
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