New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, January 04, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
180/1 (26.2)
Sri Lanka
SL
178/10 (43.4)
NZ won by 9 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v SL
NZ to win
100%
NZ
0%
SL
Mode: Completed Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets Final: NZ 180/1 (26.2 ov) vs SL 178/10 (43.4 ov)
NZ Completed
— 100%
SL
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 180/1 (26.2 ov) vs SL 178/10 (43.4 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs SL game has been scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 10:00 PM UTC at Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI
TournamentSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeSaturday, January 4, 10:00 PM UTC
VenueBasin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 275

  • NZ vs ENG (New Zealand won by 4 wickets)
    England tour of New Zealand | 26 Oct 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 224/6 (36.4 ov) | ENG 223/10 (35.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 43 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 04 Apr 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 264/8 (42 ov) | PAK 221/10 (40 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 84 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 01 Apr 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 292/8 (50 ov) | PAK 208/10 (41.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 73 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 28 Mar 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 344/9 (50 ov) | PAK 271/10 (44.1 ov)
    W
  • IND vs NZ (India won by 4 wickets)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 09 Mar 2025 09:00 AM
    IND 254/6 (49 ov) | NZ 251/7 (50 ov)
    L

Sri Lanka Avg: 267.4

  • ZIM vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets)
    Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe | 31 Aug 2025 07:30 AM
    ZIM 277/7 (50 ov) | SL 278/5 (49.3 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 7 runs)
    Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe | 29 Aug 2025 07:30 AM
    ZIM 291/8 (50 ov) | SL 298/6 (50 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by 99 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 08 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 285/7 (50 ov) | BAN 186/10 (39.4 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 16 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 05 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 232/10 (48.5 ov) | BAN 248/10 (45.5 ov)
    L
  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by 77 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 02 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
    SL 244/10 (49.2 ov) | BAN 167/10 (35.5 ov)
    W

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 275.0. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 249, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been defined by 80% wins, with an average score of 267.4. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 250 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Daryl Mitchell
    Form Score: 278.5
    194 runs (agg) · SR 59.9
  • Michael Bracewell
    Form Score: 239.9
    139 runs (agg) · SR 78.3
  • Mitchell Hay
    Form Score: 125.6
    76 runs (agg) · SR 57.9
Top Bowlers
  • Ben Sears
    Form Score: 151.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.82
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 125.2
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.14
  • Zakary Foulkes
    Form Score: 77.4
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.86

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 292.7
    214 runs (agg) · SR 49.3
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 261
    173 runs (agg) · SR 63.7
  • Charith Asalanka
    Form Score: 239.2
    162 runs (agg) · SR 57.3
Top Bowlers
  • Asitha Fernando
    Form Score: 153.1
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.03
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
    Form Score: 93.8
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.23
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 85.5
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.16
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Match Details
Date
2025-01-05 03:30 AM
Venue
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Richard Illingworth
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Richard Kettleborough
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe