| September 26, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Hosts Sri Lanka will seek another series victory at home, while New Zealand seeks to level the series in the second Test Match. Sri Lanka came from behind to win the first Test by 63 runs, and the team will look to build on that momentum. The Kiwis missed their chances in the previous game and will hope to improve their performance and leave Sri Lankan soil with a factor to cheer about. In the last ten Test matches played in Sri Lanka, New Zealand has won only twice. Their batsmen struggled in the fourth innings of the previous game and will need to put on a strong performance to win.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 2nd Test Match
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
Date & Time: 26th September 2024 at 10:00 AM IST
Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
Avg 1st inn score | 297 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 289 |
Win% batting 1st | 57 |
Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, New Zealand demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game.
The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.
NZ ( New Zealand ) | L L W W W |
SL ( Sri Lanka ) | W L L W W |
Matches Played | SL Won | NZ Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 49 | 12 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
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Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke
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
Kusal Mendis, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson(VC), Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis(C), Ramesh Mendis, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Prabath Jayasuriya, William O'Rourke
Kusal Mendis, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Dhananjaya de Silva(VC), Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra(C), Prabath Jayasuriya, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke
Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain – Dhananjaya de Silva, Kane Williamson
Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis
New Zealand had opportunities in the final game but failed to take advantage on them. They must bat well against Sri Lanka's spinners with the old ball. To win, the team will also need to put on a strong spin attack. The Sri Lankans have a great record at this venue, and the conditions are ideal for their bowling strength. We anticipate a close contest, but the hosts have an advantage. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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