New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Prediction
Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2018
03:30 IST / 2:00 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
NZ
SL
NZ vs SL Betting Tips
- New Zealand have a good record in tests at the Hagley Oval - they have lost just one out of the five matches played at this ground.
- Sri Lanka's top-order batting looks vulnerable in these conditions and the visitors are likely to struggle on this quick Christchurch pitch.
- Sri Lanka will take heart from the resilience shown by their batsmen in their second innings of the Wellington test.
NZ vs SL Win Probability
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Our Prediction
New Zealand are favorites to win
Who Will Win Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test?
The opening test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Wellington resulted in a draw. The two teams will now be heading to the Hagley Oval in Christchurch for the second and final test of the series. The match is scheduled to get underway from December 26 with live telecast to begin at 11:00 AM local time each day.
NZ vs SL 2nd Test: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports, Fox Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, SuperSport, OSN Sports Cricket HD
Live Streaming: Bet365, Hotstar, SuperSport Live, Now TV
Read on for team previews, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for NZ vs SL 2nd Test...
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Henry Nicholls all scored big at Wellington and New Zealand will once again rely on them when it comes to batting. Latham remained unbeaten at 264 and the left-handed opener is the second-highest run-getter at the Hagley Oval - 289 runs which includes two half-centuries. Skipper Williamson has three fifties here and is coming off a quickfire 91. The Kiwis will turn to their pace trio of Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner to do the damage with the ball. Southee took eight wickets in the last game including a six-fer in the first innings. Boult, with 28 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker at this ground and he is another bowler who could provide the early breakthroughs with the new ball.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Jeet Raval, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
The visitors will bank on the likes of Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis in terms of batting. Karunaratne scored a fifty in the first innings of the first test and he even has a century at the Hagley Oval. Mathews has two fifties here and he looks in supreme form with scores of 83 and 120 not-out in the respective innings at Wellington. Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara and Dilruwan Perera are the main threats in this Sri Lankan bowling attack. Lahiru was the pick of the bowlers last time with a four-wicket haul and the New Zealand batsmen will look to be watchful against him in this match. Lakmal has three wickets in the only test he has played at this venue and it will be crucial for Sri Lanka that he strikes early with the new ball.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Dimuth Karunaratne, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara
NZ vs SL Team Form in Last Five Matches
NZ : D W L W D
SL : D L L L W
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
New Zealand start off as the bookmakers' favorites to win the second test. The hosts are being offered at short odds of 1.43 on Betfair and 1.36 on both Betway and Bet365. Sri Lanka are huge underdogs at a much higher price of 5 on Betway, 5.50 on Bet365 and 5.90 on Betfair. A drawn game currently stands at 6.50, 7 and 7.40 with the respective bookmakers.
🏆 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Only one out of the five test matches played at the Hagley Oval has produced a draw. Moreover, with the wicket expected to be a lot more bowler-friendly than what it was at Wellington, a result seems highly likely here. Sri Lanka, after conceding a huge first-innings lead in the last game put up a much better batting display in their second innings to save the match and this should give them plenty of confidence heading into this series decider. However, it will be a tougher wicket to bat on this time and because of that, New Zealand have the upper hand with their superior bowling attack. The Kiwis have a decent test record at this ground and we feel they are better placed to win this match and hence the series.
Final Verdict: Back New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka in the second test at 1.43 with Betfair and 1.36 with both Betway and Bet365.
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