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SL vs IRE Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks: 2nd Test Match Prediction. The second and final Test match of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Ireland is scheduled to take place on April 24th, Monday at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
SL vs IRE 2nd Test Match Preview:
Sri Lanka go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series as they won by innings and 280 runs in the first Test. It happens to be Sri Lanka’s biggest innings victory in Test cricket.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the home team batted brilliantly. The openers got off to a good start but the youngster Nishan Madushka couldn’t convert his start. Karunaratne and Mendis stitched a record 281-run stand for the second wicket, with both of them getting tons.
Ireland did trigger a mini collapse as Sri Lanka lost 5 wickets for 63, but Chandimal and Samarawickrama batted brilliantly and scored centuries as well to take the game further away from the visitors. Sri Lanka declared a massive score of 591/6.
In reply, Ireland had a very poor start as they lost 2 wickets within the second over. Tector and McCollum showed some resistance but it was soon broken by Jayasuriya.
He extracted turn and grip from the surface and ran through the opposition, taking a 7-wicket haul in the process. Tucker, who scored 45, was the highest scorer for the visitors. Ireland were bowled out for 143 and were asked to follow on when they were trailing by 448 runs.
In the second innings, they were reduced to 40/5 but Tector and Campher did put up a fight as they stitched a 60-run partnership. Tector threw his wicket away in search of a non-existent run and then the Lankan bowlers wrapped up the visitors for 168 and won by a massive 280-run margin.
For the home team, it was once again the spinners who ran through the Irish batters as Mendis took a 4-fer and Jayasuriya took a 3-fer. Prabath Jayasuriya was adjudged the player of the match for his 10-wicket haul. Sri Lanka will look to sweep the series 2-0, while the visitors would look to bounce back in the next match and level the series 1-1.
Key Players for Sri Lanka in SL vs IRE:
Dimuth Karunaratne: A compact opening batsman and skipper of the Lankan side is known for his consistency at the top of the order. He was the highest run-getter for his side in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand with 207 runs in just 2 games at an average of 51.75, which included three half-centuries. In the last game, he played a brilliant knock and was the top-scorer in the game with 179 runs.
Kusal Mendis: He looks to be in great touch since the beginning of this year. He was one of the leading run-getters in the recently concluded SA T20 league. The wicketkeeper-batsman is known for his classy shot-making and aggressive style of play. He had an impressive T20I series against New Zealand with the bat. In the last game, he scored 140 runs and stitched a record 281-run stand with the skipper.
Key Players for Ireland in SL vs IRE:
Andrew Balbirnie: The Ireland skipper and middle-order batsman is one of the most experienced and talented players on their side. He has experience playing all around the globe. He is a good player of spin which will also be the key for the Irish side. In the first Test, he couldn’t get going as he registered single-digit scores in both innings. He will look to put up a better performance in the next game.
Andy McBrine: The Irish all-rounder, who bowls right arm off break, had an impressive outing in the one-off Test against Bangladesh, where he scored 91 runs with the bat and picked 7 wickets with the ball. He will be a key player for Irish side on the spin friendly track in Sri Lanka. In the last game, he picked 1 wicket.
SL vs IRE 2nd Test Squads:
Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne ©, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dushan Hemantha, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Milan Rathnayake
Ireland Squad: Andrew Balbirnie ©, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Murray Commins, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, James McCollum, Paul Stirling, PJ Moor, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White
SL vs IRE Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks: 2nd Test Match Prediction
What will be the First Innings Score in SL vs IRE?
The First Innings Score is expected to be 350.
Who will be the Man of the Match in SL vs IRE?
Dimuth Karunaratne is expected to be the Man of the Match.
Who will be the Best Batsman (Runs scored) in SL vs IRE?
Dimuth Karunaratne is expected to score the most runs in this match.
Who will be the Best Bowler (wickets taken) in SL vs IRE?
Prabath Jayasuriya is expected to take most wickets in this match.
When will the First Wicket Fall in SL vs IRE?
The first wicket is expected to fall at 60 runs.
What will be the First Over Runs in SL vs IRE?
First Over Runs is expected to be 2.
What will be the First Ball Runs in SL vs IRE?
First Ball Runs is expected to be 0.
Who will score Most Fours in SL vs IRE?
Dimuth Karunaratne is expected to score Most Fours.
Who will score Most Sixes?
Lorcan Tucker is expected to score Most Sixes.
Who will Win The Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win the Match
Disclaimer: These predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced so stay tuned.