SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd Test
Published - 26 Sep 2024, 07:28 AM | Updated - 26 Sep 2024, 07:32 AM
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The stage is set for an electrifying contest as Sri Lanka hosts New Zealand in the second Test match, promising an unforgettable experience at Galle International Stadium on 26th September.
Get the best SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Test match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs NZ Match Preview
Sri Lanka has taken a commanding lead in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, triumphing in the first game by a convincing 63-run margin to go 1-0 up.
The decisive victory was forged after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, posting an impressive 305 runs in the first innings. Kamindu Mendis shone with a stellar 114-run knock, while William O’Rourke’s 5-wicket haul for New Zealand tried to stem the tide.
New Zealand responded vigorously, accumulating 340 runs as Tom Latham (70) and Kane Williamson (55) led the charge. However, Prabath Jayasuriya’s 4-wicket burst kept Sri Lanka in control.
Sri Lanka’s second innings saw Dimuth Karunaratne (83) and Dinesh Chandimal (61) propel their team to 309 runs, despite Ajaz Patel’s 6-wicket effort for New Zealand.
New Zealand’s chase faltered at 211, with Rachin Ravindra’s valiant 92 the lone beacon. Prabath Jayasuriya sealed the win for Sri Lanka, capturing 5 crucial wickets to cement their series lead.
SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Sri Lanka | 9 |
| New Zealand | 18 |
SL vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 30°C |
| Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Spin |
| Average 1st innings score | 342 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 62% |
SL vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva©, Kusal Mendis(wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
New Zealand Playing 11: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee©, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke
Hot Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He hammered 131 runs in the last game. |
| Prabath Jayasuriya – He is a right-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. He scored 11 runs and picked up 3 9 wickets in the last match. |
Top Picks:
| Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed middle-order batsman from Sri Lanka. He stacked 127 runs in the last game. |
| Ramesh Mendis – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He marked 15 runs and hunted 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
| Glenn Phillips – He is a right-handed batsman from New Zealand who bowls right-arm off-spin with the ball. |
| Mitchell Santner is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He will be hoping for a healthy contribution here. |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Rachin Ravindra & Prabath Jayasuriya |
| Vice-Captain | Kamindu Mendis & Ramesh Mendis |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Pathum Nissanka, Tom Latham
- All-rounders – Dananjaya de Silva, Glenn Phillips, Ramesh Mendis, Rachin Ravindra (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc)
- Bowler – Ajaz Patel
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham
- All-rounders – Dananjaya de Silva, Glenn Phillips, Ramesh Mendis (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers – Ajaz Patel, Prabath Jayasuriya (c)
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Lahiru Kumara | 7.0 credits | 6 points |
| Michael Bracewell | 7.0 credits | DNP |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Rachin Ravindra |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Prabath Jayasuriya |
| Punt Picks | Pathum Nissanka and Mitchell Santner |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-4-5-1 |
SL vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team's combination and strength, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
