Sri Lanka are set to face New Zealand in the second and final Test of their two-match series from September 26 to 30. The match will take place at the Galle International Stadium, which was also the venue for the series opener.

Following a 63-run win in the first Test, the hosts will be aiming to complete a series sweep. Meanwhile, the Black Caps will be looking to end their Sri Lanka tour on a winning note before heading to India for a three-match Test series.

SL vs NZ 2024: 2nd Test

Date and Time: September 26-30: 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am local
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report

The Galle International Stadium, beautifully situated between the historic Galle Fort and the Indian Ocean, is a paradise for spinners. The pitch, known for its testing conditions, initially offers some help to fast bowlers over the first two days due to the moisture and humidity in the air. However, this early movement quickly fades as the surface dries out. By Day 3, spinners dominate, exploiting the pitch’s sharp turn, bounce, and increasingly variable bounce, turning batting into a challenging endeavour.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Kane Williamsom, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Prabath Jayasuriya

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Prabath Jayasuriya (c), Rachin Ravindra (vc)
Choice 2: Kamindu Mendis (c), Tom Latham (vc)

Also READ: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024, Test series – Date, Match Time, Squads, Broadcast & Live Streaming details

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Angelo Mathews, Pathum Nissanka, William O’Rourke, Tim Southee

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 26, 04:30 am GMT):

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

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

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

Also READ: Vishwa Fernando gets ruled out of the 2nd Test against New Zealand; replacement announced

For latest cricket news & updates, visit CricketTimes.com.