SL vs NZ Predictions – 2nd Test – 26/09/2024
Sri Lanka hope to clinch their first Test series win over New Zealand since 2009
The second and final Test of the series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will take place at Galle International Stadium from September 26. The hosts, who won the first Test, will be hoping to clinch the series when they take on the Kiwis from Thursday, with the action starting at 10:00 AM IST on matchdays.
Check out our analysis for the second Test with the top betting tips and prediction.
SL vs NZ Prediction – 2nd Test – Best Bets
Here are some of the best bets for this Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test match.
Tom Latham to score a fifty – Dafabet @ 2.88, BET HERE
Tom Latham, one of the better players against spin in New Zealand, made 70 and 28 in the last game. He has 1137 runs versus Sri Lanka at an average of 67.
Prabath Jayasuriya to be the top SL bowler – Stake @ 2.25, BET HERE
Prabath Jayasuriya delivered yet another match-winning performance at Galle in the last game, picking nine wickets. He has taken 62 wickets at the venue in seven Tests at 22.03 apiece, including seven five-wicket hauls.
Kamindu Mendis to score a fifty – 10cric @ 3.05, BET HERE
Kamindu Mendis continued his great run in the longer format with a century in the first innings of the last Test. He has amassed 822 runs at an average of 74.72, including four centuries and four half centuries.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
The pitches at Galle International Stadium have historically been slow turners, where spinners get a great assistance from the first day itself. The average first and second innings scores at this ground stand at 364 and 314 respectively.
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Head-to-Head Record SL vs NZ
There have been 39 encounters between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Test cricket over the years. New Zealand have won 18 of those whereas Sri Lanka have come out on top 10 times, with 11 Tests getting drawn.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have risen to the third spot on the World Test Championship table with 50 points win percentage. They clinched the opening game of this series by 63 runs. Kamindu Mendis starred with the bat in the first innings, scoring a terrific century. Prabath Jayasuriya picked four wickets in the first innings before claiming 5 for 68 in the second innings while defending 275.
New Zealand
After three consecutive defeats, New Zealand have slipped to fourth place on the WTC table with a points win percentage of 42.85. William O’Rourke snared 5 for 55 in the first innings of the last Test before fifties from Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell earned them a 35-run lead. Chasing 275 in the fourth innings, Rachin Ravindra made an excellent 92 but the rest of the line-up couldn’t provide the support.
Where to Watch SL vs NZ 2nd Test
Check out the details of where to watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test match.
- The Indian viewers can watch the Test series on the FanCode application with a paid subscription.
- For those in New Zealand, you can catch all the live action on Sky Sports NZ.
Toss Prediction
Galle International Stadium favours the team batting first as pitches get tougher to bat on. 24 out of 45 Test matches played here have been won by the team batting first. You can expect the captain winning the toss to opt to bat first.
SL vs NZ 2nd Test – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather could impact this match in some way as Galle could witness thunderstorms on a few occasions. There is around a 40% chance of precipitation on four of the five days.
Favourites to win the match – Sri Lanka
As per the betting markets, Sri Lanka are favourites heading into this second Test match. Sri Lanka, playing at home, have better resources but New Zealand are known to be gritty opponents.
Key matchup
Kane Williamson, who was dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya in the second innings last game, has scored 131 runs against the bowler in Test cricket while losing his wicket twice.
