Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Second Test 2024: Match Preview, Playing XI, Where to Watch on TV & Live Streaming Details

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are all set to take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series. Both sides will lock horns at the Galle International Stadium from Thursday, September 26. The first Test of the series did not end well for New Zealand, as the side faced a huge upset. 

Both sides faced off in the first Test in Galle as well, and the clash began with Sri Lanka coming in to bat first, and after a brilliant ton by Kamindu Mendis, the hosts managed to post a total of 305 runs in the first innings. In response, New Zealand replied with a total of 340 runs in the first innings. 

In the second innings, Sri Lanka put in another good showing with the bat. Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal impressed as the hosts scored 309 runs and gave New Zealand a target of 275 runs to win the game. However, through an excellent performance with the ball, Sri Lanka bundled out New Zealand for 211, winning the game by 63 runs. 

With the advantage in the series, Sri Lanka will hope to clinch the two-game affair by registering a win in the second Test. On the other hand, New Zealand will hope to tie the series by levelling the score.

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Galle International Stadium is one that is preferred by the spinners. A slow surface could once again pose problems for New Zealand, and with batting expected to become tough as time goes on, both sides will aim to make the most of the first innings. 

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SL vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL)

Sri Lanka will aim to ride the high from the first Test and clinch the series with another good showing in the next game. A similar lineup to that of the first game can be expected.

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

New Zealand (NZ)

New Zealand could take on Sri Lanka with a similar team in the upcoming Test match. Will O’Rourke impressed with his performance, and he could feature once more. Furthermore, the likes of Tom Latham, Devon Conway, and many other stars could feature as well.

Predicted XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), William O’Rouke, Ajaz Patel

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