Who will win today’s match between SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand features in an all-packed Test, on 18th September 2024. The competition has promised to be a great clash between two rival teams. Both team will lock their horns to play in this series to gain momentum for the World Test Championship.
Sri Lanka is all set to play with New Zealand in the upcoming two-match Test series, which will be kick-started in the last week of September 2024. The first Test is scheduled for the 18th of September, while the second Test starting ( 26 to 30 Sept) at the Galle International Stadium.
Match Information: SL vs NZ Test Match on 18/09/2024
The first match of the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Test series 2024 will be played on September 18 at the Galle International Stadium. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Tests Match live In India ? The Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Test series 2024 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Ten 5 channels in India.
Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Test Series 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| September18-23 | Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand, 1st Test | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 10:00 AM |
| September26-30 | Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand, 2nd Test | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 10:00 AM |
Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand head-to-head in Tests
Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 40 (where 2 tests were canceled). Of those 38 games, 18 were won by New Zealand, 09 by Sri Lanka, 2 were cancelled, and 11 resulted in no results.
| Total Matches | 40 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 09 |
| New Zealand Won | 18 |
| Draw/No Result | 11 |
| Cancelled | 02 |
| Tied | 0 |
Sri Lanka Vs. New Zealand Test Squad for 2024
Sri Lanka Test squad announced for New Zealand:
Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake, Jeffrey Vandersay.
New Zealand Test squad announced for Sri Lanka:
Tim Southee (Captain), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Sri Lanka’s Probable Playing XI for the Test Series against New Zealand
| Sri Lanka Playing XI | Role |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | Opener |
| Pathum Nissanka | Top-order Batter |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Angelo Mathews | All-rounder |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Middle-order Batter |
| Kamindu Mendis | All rounder |
| Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain | All rounder |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | Left-arm orthodox spinner |
| Ramesh Mendis | Bowling All rounder |
| Lahiru Kumara | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Vishwa Fernando | Right-arm fast bowler |
New Zealand’s Probable Playing XI for the Test Series against Sri Lanka
| New Zealand Playing XI | Role |
| Devon Conway | Wk-Batsman |
| Rachin Ravindra | Batting All rounder |
| Kane Williamson | Batsman |
| Tom Latham | Wk-Batsman |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting All rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | Batsman |
| Michael Bracewell | Batting All rounder |
| Tim Southee (Captain) | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowling All rounder |
| Ajaz Patel | Bowler |
SL vs NZ Pitch Report: Sri Lanka- New Zealand Test Series 2024
The Galle International Stadium wicket will offer the fast bowlers early lateral movement with the new ball and, along with additional bounce, trouble the batters. However, seam movement could be minimized and get a little more accommodating for batters across its progression.
Galle’s pitch always becomes favorable for spinners as the match progresses. The best opportunity to score is within the first two innings. Among 38 Tests, 25 (66%) were won by the first batting team, and 13 (34%) by the second. No secret that teams that win the toss like to bat first at this venue.
SL vs NZ Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka- New Zealand Tests Series 2024
Sri Lanka feels confident for a stellar show. However, Kiwis can also not be discarded and looks promising to show a good show. They are back home and ready to take home advantage of the Kiwis with their potent spin attack. New Zealand is coming off a loss in their last home series and a Test match that was called off. Sri Lanka has done well at Galle in the past, and they will be hopeful for an easy win considering the decent record in home conditions. So the prediction for this match will be 63% in Sri Lanka and 37% in New Zealand’s favor.
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