The Sri Lankans decided to bowl against New Zealand.
After the start of the second Twenty20 International was delayed by twenty minutes due to rain, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. According to Charith Asalanka, his choice was motivated by the fact that this was a new pitch and that the ball was likely to be moist in the second innings.
As with the first T20I on Saturday night, Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand, anticipated that the pitch would take turns.
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, who has now fully recovered from a niggle, has been added to New Zealand’s starting lineup from the first game’s loss. Jacob Duffy gives him space.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka remains unaltered. Prior to the series, their captain had declared that they will try to use their strongest lineup as much as possible.
Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and New Zealand: 5 Mitchell Hay (week), 6 Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner (capt.), Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, and Mitchell Santner
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (week), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and Charith Asalanka (capt.) are the players from Sri Lanka. 6 Wanindu Hasaranga, 7 Dunith Wellalage, 8 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Nuwan Thushara, 11 Matheesha Pathirana, and 6 Bhanuka Rajapaksa
