Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds (2024) Last Updated: September 9, 2024 Starting on September 18, Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand at home in two Test matches. Keep reading for the most competitive betting odds (updated for every game) from leading cricket betting sites, SL vs NZ betting tips, team news, key players to watch, and our Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match prediction. 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SL vs NZ Betting Odds (1st Test): Today’s Match Winner Odds BookmakerSri LankaNew Zealand Parimatch1.522.40 22Bet1.452.63 20Bet1.472.65 Melbet1.452.63 SL vs NZ Betting Odds: Top Team Batsman BookmakerSLOddsNZOdds MelbetN/AN/AN/AN/A 1XBetN/AN/AN/AN/A 22BETN/AN/AN/AN/A SL vs NZ Betting Odds: Top Team Bowler BookmakerSLOddsNZOdds MelbetN/AN/AN/AN/A 1XBetN/AN/AN/AN/A 22BETN/AN/AN/AN/A Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Betting Tips Got a free bet? Consider using it on the below Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match predictions and betting tips for the 1st Test. We will be updating these tips with every game of the series. Tom Latham to score over 29.5 runs in first innings @ 1.85 (1XBET) – Latham averages 37.5 at Galle and has scored 75 runs in the only test match he has played at this venue. Against Sri Lanka, he has scored 1,040 runs in 17 matches, averaging 49.3. He is one of the best players of spin in the New Zealand lineup, and we back him to score over 29.5 runs in the first innings. Pathum Nissanka to score over 24.5 runs in the first innings @ 1.85 (1XBET) – In his last two test innings, Nissanka scored 64 and 127 runs. He has been in good form in 2024, smashing 217 runs in two matches. Given his recent form, we back Nissanka to take advantage of the home conditions and score over 24.5 runs in the first innings. Angelo Matthews to hit over 2.5 fours in first innings @ 1.85 (Melbet) – On average, Matthews smashed three fours per innings in the Test matches played in 2024. He holds a good record against New Zealand and we back him to come good in the first innings of the first Test and hit over 2.5 fours. ALSO READ: Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions (2024) Sri Lanka vs New Zealand — Todays’ Match Prediction Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series Win Probability: SL (41%), NZ (26%), Draw (33%) The win probability of both the teams winning and the Test series ending in a draw is based on odds offered by bookmakers (1XBET, Melbet, and 22Bet), with 2.25 odds for Sri Lanka and 3.60 for New Zealand and a draw is 2.88. New Zealand won four of the last five Test matches played against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has a strong bowling lineup, especially through their spin attack, who is dominant at home. Their top order batters are also in good form. New Zealand’s bowling lineup is a bit inexperienced. It also lacks a top-quality spin attack. Even so, they have a world-class, top-heavy batting unit. The pitch at Galle International Stadium favours spinners. In the 44 Test matches played at this venue, the team batting first won 23 matches, while the team batting second won 15 matches. Six Tests ended in a draw. The conditions at Galle become difficult for batting on days 3, 4, and 5, where the average scores in the third and fourth innings were 234 and the runs were 157, respectively. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Predictions Sri Lanka has never lost a Test series against New Zealand at home since 1983/84. Test series between these teams have always been competitive, and two of the last three played in Sri Lanka between both teams have ended in draws. Both teams are well-balanced, but Sri Lanka, with their recent win over England at the Oval, will enter the Test series as favourites. We at the CBA back the home team Sri Lanka to dominate and win the series (2-0). Team News Sri Lanka Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the Sri Lankan squad. Nishan Madushka, Kasun Rajitha, and Nisala Tharaka are dropped from the squad. Top-order batter Oshada Fernando returns to the squad after 18 months’ absence. Jefferey Vandersay and Ramesh Mendis return to the squad for the home series. Prabath Jayasuriya, Vandersay, and Ramesh Mendis are the three primary spinners for the Lankan’s. Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, and Milan Rathnayake form the pace attack. Sri Lanka last won a test series against New Zealand at home way back in 2009. Sri Lanka are currently ranked fifth in the World Test Championship points table with 42.86 PCT. Sri Lanka Squad – Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Jefferey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Asita Fernando, Milan Rathnayake, Angelo Matthews, Vishwa Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Kumara New Zealand Tim Southee will lead the squad in the two-match Test series against the Lankans. Devon Conway and Micheal Bracewell return to the test setup after an injury layoff. Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, and Micheal Bracewell are the three primary spinners along with part timers Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips. Kyle Jamieson has been dropped from the test squad and Will O'Rourke replaces him. After the retirement of Neil Wagner, the Kiwis have backed Ben Sears to fill his role. New Zealand are currently ranked third in the world test championship points table with 50 PCT. New Zealand Squad – Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young Key Players Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis – Sri Lanka’s man with the golden bat in Test matches since his debut, Kamindu Mendis has been at the top of his game with the bat, amassing 695 runs in six matches, averaging 77.22 and smashing three hundreds and four fifties. In his only test innings, he scored 61 runs. He is also known for his ambidextrous bowling and could be highly effective at home with both bat and ball. Given his recent form, Mendis holds the key for Sri Lanka. Prabath Jayasuriya – One of the most prolific bowlers in Test cricket for Sri Lanka since the retirement of Rangana Herath at home, Prabath Jayasuriya has picked up 63 wickets in eight matches in Sri Lanka at an average of 24.28. So far in 2024, he has picked up 20 wickets in five matches and was impressive in the two Test matches he’s played against England, where he finished with eight wickets in two matches. Pathum Nissanka – One of the rising stars in the Sri Lankan batting unit and the man who took Sri Lanka over the line against England by smashing 191 runs in the third test, Pathum Nissanka will be one of the top batters to watch out for in the series. The 26-year-old has scored 217 runs in the two Test matches he has played in 2024 and, in Sri Lanka, he has scored 307 runs in six matches. He holds the key at the top of the order for the Lankans. New Zealand Kane Williamson – The former Kiwi test captain, Williamson, is traveling to Sri Lanka for his third Test series in the island nation. He has scored 1,329 runs in 12 matches, including 187 runs in four matches in Sri Lanka. Williamson is the leading scorer in all head-to-head test matches between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. In 2024, he scored 480 runs in four matches, averaging 68.57. Williamson is highly rated as a master of playing spin and one of the key batters the Kiwis will rely on to perform well. Rachin Ravindra – One of the rising stars in the black caps squad, Rachin Ravindra —a left-handed batsman —will be highly impactful against Sri Lanka's left-arm spin-heavy attack. He has scored 446 runs in four matches in 2024, a very good start to his test career. Ravindra is more than a skilful left-arm spinner, having picked up 10 wickets in his short Test career. With both bat and ball, Ravindra will have a significant role to play and is a player to watch out for in the series. Ajaz Patel – Known for his 10-wicket haul in a single innings against India, Ajaz Patel could be a game-changer for New Zealand with the ball. With his experience of playing test matches in the subcontinent and as the leader of the spin attack, the right-arm off-spinner will seek to prove his mettle on spin-friendly tracks. He has picked up nine wickets in two matches in Sri Lanka, and his performance with the ball significantly impacts the outcome of the series for New Zealand. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2024 Schedule DATEMATCHTIME (IST)VENUE Sep 18-23, Wed-MonSL vs NZ, 1st Test10:00 AMGalle Sep 26-30, Thu-MonSL vs NZ, 2nd Test10:00 AMGalle Where To Watch A victory in the two-Test match series will be crucial for New Zealand should they want to nurture any hopes of finishing in the top two in the ongoing World Test Championship. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost 2-1 in the three-match Test series against England, and they will want to come back stronger vs. the Kiwis. You can watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series on the Sony Sports Network and the Fancode app in India. SL vs NZ Key Stats Sri LankaNew Zealand Matches Played3838 Won0918 Lost1809 Drawn1111 Highest Score498/10671/4 Lowest Score93/10102/10 Top BatsmanAngelo Matthews (1,004 runs)Kane Williamson (1,329 runs) Top BowlerLahiru Kumara (16 wickets)Tim Southee (64 wickets) Past Winners To date, the two teams have played 38 Test matches against each other, with New Zealand winning 18 and Sri Lanka, 9. A total of 11 matches have ended in draws. YearMatch Winner Margin 2023NZ vs SL, 2nd TestNew ZealandInnings & 58 runs 2023NZ vs SL, 1st TestNew Zealand2 wickets 2019SL vs NZ, 2nd TestNew ZealandInnings & 65 runs 2019SL vs NZ, 1st TestSri Lanka6 wickets Dream 11 Lineup Wicket-keeper – Tom Latham (NZ) Batter – Pathum Nissanka (SL), Kane Williamson (NZ), Daryl Mitchell (NZ) All-rounder – Dhananjaya de Silva (SL) (Captain), Angelo Matthews (SL), Rachin Ravindra (NZ) (Vice Captain), Glenn Phillips (NZ), Kamindu Mendis (SL) Bowler – Prabath Jayasuriya (SL), Jefferey Vandersay (SL)