2nd Test of New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on New Zealand. The match will be played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 26th September 2024 at 10:00 AM IST.

SL vs NZ 2nd Test - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
Date: 26th September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Preview

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 1 match in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Prabath Jayasuriya was the Man of the Match and he scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 205 match fantasy points while Ajaz Patel topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 181 match fantasy points.

SL vs NZ, Galle International Stadium, Galle Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 302 runs. The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Galle International Stadium, Galle

Temperature is expected to be around 28.32^°C and humidity is expected to be around 80%. 6.4 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The spinners have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up spinners for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

SL vs NZ, Head-to-Head

In the 39 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Kane Stuart Williamson

   Kane Williamson can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 153 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Kane Williamson has scored 153 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.

2. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

   Daryl Mitchell is a batter with an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1, and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 138 runs at an average of 27.6 per match.

3. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

   Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. Kusal Mendis is a top-order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 126 runs averaging 25.2 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Matthew James Henry

   Matt Henry can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Matt Henry bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 14 wickets at an average of 17.9. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 11 wickets in recent matches.

2. Asitha Madusanka Fernando

   Asitha Fernando is a bowler with an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. Asitha Fernando is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 2 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 59. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

3. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Milan Priyanath Rathnayake

   Milan Rathnayake is a bowler with an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 2 matches, Milan Rathnayake has taken 6 wickets at an average of 31.3.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

   Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He has an average of 179 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a batter, who bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Kamindu Mendis has scored 195 runs at an average of 48.8 per match.

2. Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

   Dhananjaya de Silva is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 51 runs at an average of 40 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 21. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

3. Rachin Ravindra

   Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a top-order batter, who bats left-handed. In the recent 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 135 runs at an average of 45 per match.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

   Kamindu Mendis is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 179 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Kamindu Mendis has scored 195 runs at an average of 48.8 per match.

2. Matthew James Henry

   Matt Henry is a bowler with an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 14 wickets at an average of 17.9. Matt Henry has a very good record against this opponent, taking 11 wickets in recent matches.

3. Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

   Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 120 runs averaging 40 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls decently, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

4. Kane Stuart Williamson

   Kane Williamson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 153 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Kane Williamson has scored 153 runs averaging 30.6 per match.

5. Rachin Ravindra

   Rachin Ravindra is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter, who bats left-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 135 runs averaging 45 per match.

SL vs NZ Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears and William O'Rourke.

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Pathum Nissanka and Milan Rathnayake.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal

Batters: Kane Williamson, Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews

All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips

Bowlers: Matt Henry and Asitha Fernando

Captain: Dinesh Chandimal

Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction