SL vs NZ Match Prediction- 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to square off in the 2nd Test of the ongoing series. SL vs NZ 2nd Test will conclude the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024.

The encounter commences on Thursday, September 26. The venue of the match is the same as the last game- Galle International Stadium. Below is the complete prediction for the match.

SL vs NZ Team Analysis

Sri Lanka

Dhananjaya de Silva leads Sri Lanka in the Test series. They have the home advantage and lead the series 1-0.

New Zealand

Tim Southee leads New Zealand in the series. They are 0-1 down in the series and need to win the next game to draw the series.

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SL vs NZ Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The SL vs NZ 1st Test takes place at Galle International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. It is considered a good-scoring ground where spinners enjoy a good advantage. We saw how batters from both teams posted good totals in the first game.

Form and Fitness

There were no injuries in the opening game. Hence, all players are available for the next game. Further updates are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

Sri Lanka-

Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka has the home advantage in the Test series. Many of their players are in good form.

New Zealand- New Zealand showed a wonderful form in the previous game. If they pull up their efforts in the next game, they can outplay the hosts.

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SL vs NZ Match Prediction- 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs NZ Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

SL- Dimuth Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Ramesh Mendis showed good form in the first game.

NZ- Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Philips, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, William O'Rourke, and Ajaz Patel were the top performers of the side in the first game.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Dimuth Karunaratne or Kamindu Mendis

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Kane Williamson or Rachin Ravindra

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Prabath Jayasuriya or Ramesh Mendis

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: William O'Rourke or Ajaz Patel

Who will win the Match?

Sri Lanka is more likely to win the next game too. Sri Lanka had the home advantage in the series and they are known to be quite powerful at home. Moreover, many of their batters are in good form. Hence, the hosts might clinch another victory.

Conclusion

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test will provide a chance for New Zealand to level the series. However, Sri Lanka can better their position in the ICC World Test Championship points table with a clean sweep.