SL vs NZ: 2nd Test Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

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Sri Lanka (SL) will be up against New Zealand (NZ) in the second and final match of the two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka. This match will start on Thursday, September 26th at 10:00 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

SL vs NZ Head-to-head Stats

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played 39 Tests against each other. New Zealand hold the edge in the face-off with 18 wins, while Sri Lanka have won ten and 11 matches has ended in a draw. 

Stats
Matches
Sri Lanka Won
New Zealand Won
Drawn
Overall39101811
Last 10 Matches10271

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch at Galle International Stadium is known to assist players of all trades in the game. Generally known for its spin-friendly conditions. Over the years, the pitch has favoured spinners more as the game progresses, making it challenging for teams batting last. The initial few days may offer help to the seam bowlers, but as the game progresses and cracks begin to appear, spinners dominate.

Galle International Stadium Ground Test Stats

Matches: 45
Matches won batting first: 24
Matches won batting second: 15
Drawn: 6

Average first innings total: 372
Average second innings total: 307
Average third innings total: 233
Average fourth innings total: 141

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • Batters from the team batting first might be beneficial for the fantasy contests.
  • Spinners might play a crucial role and could be important picks for the fantasy contests.
  • Select one or two pacers from the team bowling first.

SL vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sri Lanka Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne will be essential picks from the batting of Sri Lanka.
  • Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis and Asith Fernando could be crucial picks from the bowling of the home team.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews could be the players who gives you points in both innings.

New Zealand Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell look like the best picks from the batting of the New Zealand team.
  • William O'Rourke,  Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner could be the high-return picks from the bowling of the team.

SL vs NZ Winner Prediction

Sri Lankan team looks excellent and balanced in the previous game and might have the edge in this game. However, considering the conditions, the team batting first might have an edge.

SL vs NZ Top Player Picks

Prabath Jayasuriya (SL)

  • Series Stats: 9 Wickets in 1 Match
  • Left-arm orthodox spinner was the most successful bowler of the last match; Prabath Jayasuriya could be one of the most beneficial picks for the fantasy contests of the match.

Kamindu Mendis (SL)

  • Series Stats: 127 Runs in 1 Match
  • Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the top run-scorer of his side so far, he has scored a brilliant 114 runs in the last game and will be one of the key picks for the match.

Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

  •  Series Stats: 131 Runs in 1 Match
  • The young left-handed batter and spin bowler Rachin Ravindra performed well with the bat in the last match, he is a good player of spin and he will be a good pick to earn points in both innings of the game.

William O'Rourke (NZ)

  • Series Stats: 8 Wickets in 1 Match
  • Right-arm medium fast bowler William O'Rourke was brilliant in the last game; he has grabbed 5 wickets in the first innings of the last match, and he could be a good choice for this match.

SL vs NZ Differential Picks

Dhanajaya de Silva (SL)

  • Series Stats: 51 Runs and 3 Wickets in 1 Match
  • Sri Lankan skipper and all-rounder Dhanajaya de Silva was decent in the last match, his ability to play an important part in both innings makes him a great differential pick for this game. 

Ajaz Patel (NZ)

  •  Series Stats: 8 Wickets in 1 Match
  • The left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel also bowled brilliantly in the last game; his spin bowling will play a crucial role, considering the pitch conditions, and he could give you a lot of points in the fantasy contests.

SL vs NZ Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the team compositions, 3-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-3 combination looks rewarding for the match.

SL vs NZ Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Angelo Matthews
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain: Prabath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka: 5 Players; New Zealand: 6 Players

SL vs NZ Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Dhanajaya de Silva

Sri Lanka: 6 Players; New Zealand: 5 Players