Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 · ODI (50 OVERS)
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Prediction
NZ vs SL · who will win, pitch report & odds
New Zealand
59% win probability
Projected first-innings total
282-334:282-334
Sri Lanka
41% win probability
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- McLean Park, Napier
- BALANCED / DRY
Quick answer
Quick answer
Our lean for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is New Zealand at 59%. McLean Park is rated balanced / dry, which favours neither side in particular, and the projected first-innings totals are 282-334 for New Zealand and 282-334 for Sri Lanka. Start time: Sat, 16 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- New Zealand (59%)
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Pitch suits
- Balanced
- Venue
- McLean Park
Match prediction
NZ vs SL 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans New Zealand at 59% for this 1st ODI at McLean Park, Napier. The toss and the balanced / dry conditions will still move the live price, so treat 59% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
New Zealand
59% win probability
1st ODI · ODI (50 OVERS)
New Zealand win
59%
Sri Lanka win
41%
NZ projected
282-334
SL projected
282-334
Pitch and conditions
McLean Park pitch report for NZ vs SL
McLean Park is rated balanced / dry for this odi (50 overs). No extreme in either direction, so phase scoring should track close to the format average.
Venue
McLean Park
Surface
BALANCED / DRY
Best suited to
Balanced
First-innings total
282-334 / 282-334
Toss call: The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin.
Projected scoreline
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka projected score by phase
How the first-innings total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a balanced / dry surface.
| Phase | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (0-10) | 44-54 | 48-60 |
| Middle Overs (11-40) | 159-183 | 159-181 |
| Death Overs (41-50) | 79-97 | 75-93 |
| First-innings total | 282-334 | 282-334 |
Players to watch
Key players in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this odi (50 overs). Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
New Zealand
- RR90Impact
Rachin Ravindra
Drives the middle overs
- LF92Impact
Lockie Ferguson
Bowls at the death
Sri Lanka
- DC89Impact
Dushmantha Chameera
Bowls at the death
- MT86Impact
Maheesh Theekshana
Squeezes overs 11-40
Betting notes
How to bet on NZ vs SL 1st ODI
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
50-over games are won in the middle. Most of the liquidity sits in overs 11-40 and the final ten, which is where New Zealand (282-334) and Sri Lanka (282-334) will either hit or miss their projections.
- 02
McLean Park plays balanced / dry. Price the first-innings total in phases instead of backing a single full-innings number before the toss.
- 03
New Zealand go in as clear 59% favourites. Backing them early is simple, but the better value often comes from laying them in-play if Sri Lanka win the first hour.
- 04
Series openers are usually priced on reputation, not recent form. That gap tends to close within the first hour, so early prices on Sri Lanka can be worth a look.
Match card
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match details
- Series
- Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027
- Match
- 1st ODI (1 of 8)
- Date
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- McLean Park, Napier
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Series window
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027 - Tue, 16 Feb 2027
- Series format
- 3 ODIs | 3 T20Is | 2 Tests
Match preview
New Zealand meet Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 at McLean Park, Napier. It is the opening match of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027, so neither side has shown its hand at this venue yet. New Zealand are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has New Zealand scoring 282-334 and Sri Lanka 282-334, with New Zealand ahead at 59%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at McLean Park will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes New Zealand favourites at 59%, with Sri Lanka on 41%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a balanced / dry pitch at McLean Park. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for McLean Park?
McLean Park, Napier is rated balanced / dry for this ODI, which suits neither side in particular. That is why New Zealand are projected at 282-334 and Sri Lanka at 282-334. The pitch usually moves the totals and overs 11-40 markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
The 1st ODI is scheduled for Sat, 16 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST at McLean Park, Napier, as part of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
What are the projected scores for NZ vs SL?
We project New Zealand at 282-334 and Sri Lanka at 282-334 for the first-innings total. The biggest phase is Middle Overs (11-40), where New Zealand are expected to score 159-183 and Sri Lanka 159-181.
Who should bat first at McLean Park if they win the toss?
The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin. On a balanced / dry surface, the toss will move the overs 11-40 and totals markets more than the headline odds.
Does home advantage matter in the 1st ODI?
Yes. New Zealand know McLean Park well, and that is already part of New Zealand's 59% rating. If the balanced / dry conditions play differently than expected, Sri Lanka at 41% is the value side.
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