New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test Match Preview

New Zealand enters this match with back-to-back wins against Sri Lanka and England in their last couple of test matches. In their last game against Sri Lanka, New Zealand managed to hold onto their nerve and record a win in a great match that went right down the wire. Their experienced seamer, Tim Southee, was the best bowler on display, picking up 5 wickets for 64 runs in Sri Lanka's first innings. Daryl Mitchell hit a test hundred with 6 fours and 2 sixes in the New Zealand first innings, with some useful contributions from Matt Henry, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, and Michael Bracewell.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, showed their true grit in the first test and made the New Zealand batters sweat for victory. Their top order was in good touch with Kusal Mendis scoring 87 runs from just 83 balls with 16 fours. The Sri Lankan bowlers put a lot of pressure on their kiwi counterparts, with Asitha Fernando being the most successful bowler, picking up 4 wickets for 85 runs in the New Zealand first innings. Angelo Mathews scored a solid hundred in the Sri Lankan second innings to take the score to respectability.

Betting Tips: New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka

New Zealand is playing at home and is playing better cricket than Sri Lanka at the moment. Sri Lanka gave them a run for their money in the first test, but the conditions favor the Kiwis more. So, we expect New Zealand to win the game and take the series.

Tip: New Zealand Win