This is the latest news about New Zealand vs Sri Lanka. At the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI. Mitchell Santner, New Zealand’s new permanent white-ball captain, had made that decision due to the pitch’s heavy grass covering, which is expected to help the seamers early.
Eshan Malinga, 23, makes his debut for Sri Lanka as a right-arm seamer. Malinga, who is renowned for his quick pace, has performed well in domestic and A team cricket in the previous 12 months. He enters the starting lineup before Mohamed Shiraz, a right-arm seamer as well. Sri Lanka has many seam-bowling options with Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe in the starting lineup. Wanindu Hasaranga is the only specialist spinner who can fit in.
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Meanwhile, Tom Latham will be missed by New Zealand due to an injury. Mitchell Hay is keeping wickets for them instead. Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, and all-rounder Nathan Smith make up their seam attack.
It’s a very cold morning in Wellington, with temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Celsius, despite the fact that the toss was held under clear skies. The bowling team will probably face difficulties because those winds are predicted to persist throughout the day.
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