SL vs NZ Match Prediction for New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Overview
SL vs NZ Match Prediction: The 2nd Test match of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 is set to take place at Galle International Stadium in Galle on 26 September, where Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in this 2nd Test.
In the first Test match, Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs. The Sri Lankan players performed well, and Prabath Jayasuriya’s outstanding performance with the ball, especially in the second innings, helped Sri Lanka secure a victory.
On the other hand, New Zealand also displayed impressive cricket in the first Test. Despite Rachin Ravindra’s 92-run knock in the second innings, New Zealand failed to win the game after being set a target of 275 runs.
SL vs NZ: Match Details
Match: 2nd Test Match, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024
Date & Time: 26 September 10:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Playing 11
Sri Lanka 11
Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
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New Zealand 11
Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Playing Recent Form
Sri Lanka Form
In the recent Test match, Sri Lanka’s batsmen Kamindu Mendis and Karunaratne displayed exceptional batting skills. Mendis scored an impressive 114 runs in the first innings, while Karunaratne contributed 83 runs in the second innings.
The bowlers, Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis were also in outstanding form. Jayasuriya took a total of 9 wickets in the first Test, while Ramesh Mendis picked 6 wickets across both innings.
New Zealand Form
On the other hand, in New Zealand’s team, bowler Ajaz Patel demonstrated good form by taking 6 wickets in the second innings and 2 in the first. William O’Rourke also performed well, taking 5 wickets in the first innings and 3 in the second. Additionally, batter Rachin Ravindra showed his prowess by scoring 92 runs in the second innings of the first Test.
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SL vs NZ Who Will Win?
It’s difficult to predict the winner of the 2nd Test match as both teams are currently in good form. Their batters and bowlers have been displaying impressive cricketing skills.
However, Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the first match. After analyzing the recent match conditions and considering the current forms of both teams, we predict that Sri Lanka might win this match. This prediction is mainly due to their home-ground advantage and familiarity with the pitch conditions.
**Disclaimer: The cricket Match predictions are based on our analysis, and they do not promise fixed results. All the information is published in good faith and for general information purposes only**
