Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match: The two-match Test series is going on between Sri Lanka cricket team and New Zealand cricket team from 18 September. The first match of this series was played from 18 to 23 September. In this match, Sri Lanka team defeated New Zealand by 63 runs. With this, Sri Lanka has taken a 1-0 lead in the series.

Now the second and last test of the series will be played from tomorrow i.e. 26th September. This match between the two teams will be played at Galle International Stadium in Galle. Sri Lanka's team will want to capture the series by winning the second test. Whereas the New Zealand team will enter the field with the intention of equalizing the series.

SL vs NZ Head to Head Records
New Zealand has always had the upper hand against Sri Lanka. A total of 39 test matches have been played between the two teams so far. During this period, New Zealand has won 18 test matches. While Sri Lanka has won 10 test matches. Apart from these, 11 test matches have ended in a draw. Sri Lanka has defeated New Zealand in 8 test matches while playing at home and has lost in 5 test matches. 5 test matches played between the two countries in Sri Lanka have ended in a draw.

Till now a total of 18 test series have been played between the two teams. During this period, Sri Lanka has won 4 test series and New Zealand has won 8 test series. Apart from this, 6 series have been drawn. Sri Lanka has not been able to win any test series against New Zealand in the last 15 years. The last time Sri Lanka succeeded in winning a test series against New Zealand was in 2009 by 2-0.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The Galle International Cricket Stadium has historically helped slow bowling, but is always a win the toss and bat first surface, with the track being the best to bat on and score runs in the first few days. However, there could be a few interruptions during the match as it has been a gloomy, rainy week in Galle.

Match Timing
SL vs NZ 2nd Test will be played from September 26 (Thursday). Match will start at 10:00 AM (IST). 

SL Vs NZ, 2nd Test Squads
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake.

New Zealand: Tim Southee (captain), Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears.

Broadcasting and Streaming Platforms
SL vs NZ 2nd Test will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Network in India.  And live streaming of the match will be available on the SonyLiv and FanCode app and Website.