Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction: Who will win SL vs NZ 2nd Test, Galle?  

Who will win today’s match between SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be up against each other at the scenic cricket ground of Galle for the 2nd Test match of the two-match series. This match will be played from 26 Sept to 30 Sept, which presents Sri Lanka a chance to beat New Zealand in a test series after 2009. At this time, Sri Lanka is leading this series 1-0, as they have defeated New Zealand in the first test match at the same venue. In the first test, Sri Lankan batters disappointed their team because Sri Lanka couldn’t pass the 350-run mark in both innings.  

It was the Sri Lankan bowling attack, especially spinners, that got New Zealand on their knees and registered a thrilling win on the 5th day of the 1st Test. Considering this, New Zealand will try to make some changes to solidify their batting against spin; on the other hand, Sri Lanka might go with the same squad that won the first match. If Sri Lanka wins the 2nd Test at Galle, it will be their first test series win at home against a top test-playing nation since 2021. The last time Sri Lanka won a test series at home against an established test-playing nation was in 2021 against the West Indies. 

Match Information: SL vs NZ, 2nd Test, Galle

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test match will be played at Galle International Stadium, Galle from September 26 – 30. The live streaming of this match will be available on Sony Sports Network and the FanCode app. 

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head to Head in Test 

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have met 39 times in the longest format of the game, and out of those 39 meetings, 10 went in Sri Lanka’s favor, 18 times New Zealand emerged as a better team, and 11 matches ended in a draw. 

Pitch Report, Galle: SL vs NZ, 2nd Test 

The pitch at Galle is known for providing assistance to spinners, which is a trait of traditional Sri Lankan wickets. At Galle, the first-inning average score in tests is 364, which indicates that the surface here is good to bat in the first two days of a test match. But from the 3rd day, spinners start to enter the game. Because the surface begins to break due to the bowlers’ footmarks, and with the progress of the game, spinners tend to gain more control of the game. 

Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11: SL vs NZ, 2nd Test, Galle 

Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand Probable Playing 11: SL vs NZ, 2nd Test, Galle 

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

Match Prediction: SL vs NZ, 2nd Test, Galle 

The 2nd Test match of the SL vs NZ test series can also go in favor of the hosts, as they are currently playing good cricket, the team is balanced, and of course, the advantage of playing at home conditions is there too. But it’s not that easy to defeat New Zealand, as they are not an easy opponent due to their “never say die before you die” attitude. New Zealand has been unbeaten in the test series in Sri Lanka for the last 15 years. The last time New Zealand lost a test series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka was in 2009. So, it wouldn’t be that easy for the Lankan Lions to beat the Kiwis. Still, they are favorites to win this match just because of their home advantage and superior spin bowling line-up. According to Google Win Predictor, Sri Lanka has a 47% chance of winning this match, while New Zealand has a 34% chance of winning, and there is also a 19% chance that this match might end up in a draw. 

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