πππππ : Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
ππππ : Sep 18, Wednesday
ππππ : 10:00 AM ISTβ
πππππ : Galle International Cricket Stadium , Galle, Sri Lanka
ππππππππππ : 1st Test 2024
Trial by spin awaits New Zealand in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka are coming off of a historic away win against England in the third Test of the series at the Oval.
- After six Tests, New Zealand are in third place in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table, while Sri Lanka are in fifth place after seven Tests.
- New Zealand have won 4 of the last 5 head to head Test matches against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
Pathum Nissanka – we wonβt be forgetting that name anytime soon. He was the hero of Sri Lankaβs first Test victory in over a decade against England away from home. A win like that has the ability to lift the sideβs confidence multi-fold. Sri Lanka would now like to utilise it against New Zealand in home conditions.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand would be ruing the missed opportunity to play Afghanistan in India as a preparation for an important Test series against Sri Lanka. Thankfully, it did not cost them any WTC points, as Afghanistan are not part of the current WTC cycle, but it surely robbed them of some essential practice against Afghanistan spinners before the trial by spin in Sri Lanka.
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Galle Cricket Stadium is not good news. It is expected to experience scattered rain showers throughout the day with periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Itβs a tough call for the captain winning the toss, given the conditions. Temperatures will likely range between 26Β°C and 29Β°C with high humidity levels. Be prepared for delays and interruptions in the match.
SL vs NZ Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Galle International Stadium. It is one of the most iconic and picturesque stadiums in Sri Lanka. Formerly a racecourse, it was converted to a cricket stadium almost 100 years ago in 1927. Incidentally, the first Test match played here was between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 1998. The stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000 spectators.
