Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd Test: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at a glance

• New Zealand also won the last 5 matches at Basin Reserves, so they’ll be confident.
• Darryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson of New Zealand both scored hundreds in their last game and are both in fantastic form.
• Sri Lanka has so far not won a Test match in New Zealand since 2006, and this bad record weighs heavily on the players.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Preview

New Zealand

The hosts have been part of two of the most interesting and closest Tests in history in the last 2 weeks and will be prepared to win from every position in this encounter. Neil Wagner had a back injury in the first Test and will miss the second.

After losing seven consecutive Tests, New Zealand is looking for their third consecutive triumph in this series. Daryl Mitchell maintained his strong form at Christchurch, scoring 102 and 81. Scott Kuggeleijn is expected to replace Neil Wagner in the starting lineup.

Sri Lanka

The setback earlier this week means that Sri Lanka will no longer have the opportunity to compete in the World Test Championships Final at The Oval in June. They will be happy at how close they came to winning the First Test.

Sri Lanka has now lost three of their past five matches, as well as two of their previous three Tests. Angelo Mathews delivered as expected in the First Test, and he deserves to be on a winning streak after reaching 115 in the second innings and 47 in the first. With seven wickets, Fernando was the standout performer, and he will be a serious threat again in this encounter.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Playing Squads

New Zealand’s Squads

New Zealands Squads

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Blair Tickner, Scott Kuggeleijn Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, and Daryl Mitchell.

Sri Lanka’s Squads

Sri Lankas Squads

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Oshada Fernando,  Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva,  Kasun Rajitha, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Angelo Mathews.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Form in Last 5 Matches

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka outfield report

Basin Reserve Wellington

Bowling first has won four of the last five Test matches played at this venue. On the first two days, the surface is juicy, and batting conditions improve as the game proceeds. The team that wins the toss will seek to capitalize on the circumstances by bowling first.

In Wellington, there will be a thick cloud cover, and rain is possible on the first three days of the game. The surface will be active, and quick bowlers will appreciate the opportunity to bowl in the clouds.

The game will take place in Wellington’s Basin Reserve. We anticipate another green pitch that will provide enough help to seam and swing bowlers.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell 
• Sri Lanka – Dinesh Chandimal

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Tim Southee 
• Sri Lanka – Prabath Jayasuriya

Most runs

• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell 
• Sri Lanka – Dinesh Chandimal

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 350+
• Sri Lanka – 320+

According to our prediction, New Zealand will win this match.