Sri Lanka will host New Zealand in the first of two Tests starting on September 18 as a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 schedule. Get our latest expert Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match betting tips, predictions and picks below.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Information
- Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
- Date: September 18-23 (including a rest day on September 21)
- Time: 10 am local time (4.30 am GMT, 10 am IST)
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What Have The Two Teams Done Recently?
Sri Lanka are coming off a stunning performance in the third of the three-match Test series against England, surprising their opponents at The Oval. While they lost that series 2-1, they have a lot of positives coming through and that will be something to watch out now that they are playing at home.
Before that series in England, Sri Lanka had last played a Test series against Bangladesh away from their home and were resounding winners.
They defeated their hosts by 328 runs and 192 runs respectively and while they lost 2-1 to England they are fifth on the WTC 2023-25 points table.
New Zealand are currently third on that very table but have played just six Tests of which they have won and lost three. This includes a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Australia, a 2-0 victory over a second-string South African side and a 1-1 result in Bangladesh.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Stats
- Overall Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Head-to-Head: There have been a total of 38 Tests played between these two cricketing nations and New Zealand lead 18-9 with 11 draws.
- Over the last five Tests between these two sides, New Zealand lead 4-1 including one win in Colombo.
- At Galle, however, Sri Lanka have won all the four Tests played between these two sides, that’s four of Sri Lanka’s seven home wins against New Zealand.
- New Zealand have also won five Tests in Sri Lanka.
Possible SL vs NZ 1st Test Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Squad
New Zealand Squad
Tim Southee (captain), Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Matt Henry, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Will Young
SL vs NZ 1st Test Predictions with Latest Odds*
SL vs NZ Match Winner
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SL vs NZ Top Batsman
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SL vs NZ Top Bowler
SL vs NZ Toss Prediction
TBA to win the toss: 10/11
SL vs NZ Other Predictions
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SL vs NZ Tour Schedule
- 1st Test: September 18-23 at Galle
- 2nd Test: September 26-30 at Galle
SL vs NZ Broadcasting Details
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