Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Prediction 100 Sure: Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be an exciting encounter in the coming Test match series. Both squads will encounter at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both squads are hopeful to begin the new test match series on a positive thought.
New Zealand will struggle to get the number eight ranking in cricket history. At the same time, Sri Lanka will put effort into saving a place in the WTC finals and dominate New Zealand in the new test match series.
Both teams are searching for an advantage at the beginning of the test match series. This test match series will begin on the 9th of march and continues till the 13th of march at Hagley Oval Stadium in Christchurch. Hagley Oval Stadium provides facilities to bowlers due to its large ground.
Hagley Oval Stadium Pitch Report and Prediction
Hadley Oval Stadium is famous for its beautiful features regarding Cricket. This wicket-friendly pitch allows bowlers to show their bowling tricks and techniques. There will be a good bounce for a batsman.
To hit a boundary in Hagley Oval ground is not easy as the cricket ground is too large. The bowlers of both teams will find a good length and line; in this way, bowlers are successful in getting a wicket easily on this pitch.
New Zealand – playing 11
Tom Latham, Devin Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry
New Zealand’s batting is in good form, and the same squad will play against Sri Lanka, which played against England in the previous two test matches.
Kiwis will show bowling miracles with pace bowlers, as they have only Michael Bracewell and one spinner. On the other hand, Henry Nicholls and Will Young will improve their place in the squad as they can show their ability against Sri Lanka.
Best Fantasy Cricket picks for the Test Match NZ vs SL
• Devon Conway
• Neil Wagner
When you talk about NZ Cricket at home, Devon Conway has a good Cricket history. So, there is an increased chance for Devon Conway to play well against Sri Lanka. The wicket will support openers, and Devon Conway has a greater chance to hit boundaries for New Zealand.
On the hand, Neil Wagner has an advantage as a pace bowler. He can create troublesome situations for Sri Lankan batters during the innings. Hagley Oval pitch also provides an opportunity for bowlers to play with wickets.
Sri Lanka – playing 11
Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshen Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiro Kumara
Sri Lankan’s batting line has performed well at home and in overseas tournaments. The match will rely on the performance of Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal, as they are experienced cricketers having good records.
Ramesh Mendis can show tricks in the batting line, and Sri Lanka is expecting a good performance from Ramesh Mendis. On the other hand, Lahiro Kumara has good support from Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha in the pace bowling. The pitch will also support bowlers to show bowling magic against New Zealand.
Best Fantasy Cricket picks for the test match SL vs NZ
• Dimuth Karunaratne
• Kasun Rajitha
Dimuth Karunaratne is a test cricket star with an average strike rate of 50.05 and scored 6023 runs in 158 innings. The pitch will be good for the first two batters, and Dimuth has a good record in test cricket history. So, Sri Lanka has an advantage of openers to perform best for their team.
Meanwhile, Kasun Rajitha has a good ball length as a bowler, so he can easily turn the game. Kasun Rajitha is ready to cause trouble for kiwi batters in the new test match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Who to bet on New Zealand or Sri Lanka?
Based on the test match history New Zealand has a good record of wins against Sri Lanka. The pitch also favors the bowlers, and New Zealand has the advantage of having a spin bowler Michael Bracewell.
So, it is good to bet on New Zealand in the new test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Hopefully, New Zealand to win the match.
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