Sri Lanka are leading the 2-match series 1-0 after winning the first game
2024.09.25
Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand in the second Test at Galle International Stadium
The second and final Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is scheduled to begin on September 26 at the renowned Galle International Stadium. Following an exciting first Test match, Sri Lanka, the hosts, prevailed by a slim margin of 63 runs, demonstrating their tenacity in a hard-fought battle.
The Sri Lankan team prevailed and took the lead in the series, despite a resolute effort by New Zealand. With a victory in Galle, the Islanders want to seal the series. They will now strive for a repeat performance.
The Black Caps will concentrate on making a comeback and even the series. With a formidable team and important insights from the opening Test, New Zealand will attempt to bounce back and mount a strong defense to prevent a series loss. As both teams strive for victory in the series finale, the second Test promises to be another furious contest.
SL vs NZ: Head to Head Record in Tests:
Matches played: 39 | Sri Lanka won: 10 | New Zealand won: 18 | Draw: 11
Spin spinners are known to find refuge at the Galle International Stadium, which is tucked away against the picturesque background of the Indian Ocean and the historic Galle Fort. This is especially true as the match progresses. Because of the moisture and humidity in the air, fast bowlers can benefit from some seam movement and swing throughout the opening two days. Still, when the pitch starts to unravel, this help wanes rapidly. After Day 3, spinners take over, and hitters find it more difficult to traverse due to the dry surface’s substantial turn, bounce, and unpredictable changes.
SL vs NZ 2024: Playing XI of both teams
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears.
@Charith Rajapaksha
