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: 216.4

  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 4 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 22 Nov 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 162/6 (30.3 ov) | WI 161/10 (36.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 5 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 19 Nov 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 248/5 (33.3 ov) | WI 247/9 (34 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 7 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 16 Nov 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 269/7 (50 ov) | WI 262/6 (50 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs ENG (New Zealand won by 2 wickets)
    England tour of New Zealand | 01 Nov 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 226/8 (44.4 ov) | ENG 222/10 (40.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs ENG (New Zealand won by 5 wickets)
    England tour of New Zealand | 29 Oct 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 177/5 (33.1 ov) | ENG 175/10 (36 ov)
    W

Sri Lanka Avg: 273.6

  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 6 wickets)
    Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan | 16 Nov 2025 09:30 AM
    PAK 215/4 (44.4 ov) | SL 211/10 (45.2 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 8 wickets)
    Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan | 14 Nov 2025 09:30 AM
    PAK 289/2 (48.2 ov) | SL 288/8 (50 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 6 runs)
    Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan | 11 Nov 2025 09:30 AM
    PAK 299/5 (50 ov) | SL 293/9 (50 ov)
    L
  • 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

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 100% wins, with an average batting score of 216.4. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 289, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 273.6. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 228 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
  • Devon Conway
    Form Score: 216.3
    141 runs (agg) · SR 64.4
  • Rachin Ravindra
    Form Score: 191.9
    111 runs (agg) · SR 58.3
  • Mitchell Santner
    Form Score: 188.7
    74 runs (agg) · SR 100.2
Top Bowlers
  • Kyle Jamieson
    Form Score: 103.2
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.62
  • Matt Henry
    Form Score: 71.2
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.12
  • Blair Tickner
    Form Score: 69.2
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.62

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 243.1
    162 runs (agg) · SR 57.8
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama
    Form Score: 209.9
    142 runs (agg) · SR 54.3
  • Kamindu Mendis
    Form Score: 184.3
    79 runs (agg) · SR 91.8
Top Bowlers
  • Jeffrey Vandersay
    Form Score: 55.5
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.2
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 41.2
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.53
  • Dilshan Madushanka
    Form Score: 33.3
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.81
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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