Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]
Sri Lanka face New Zealand again after losing the ICC World Cup. We certainly expect an interesting match between the two teams in this Test match, moreover Sri Lanka team's current performance is very good, in which case they will definitely play well against New Zealand. Moreover, Sri Lanka team achieved a great win against England in the last match, so there is definitely hope for a win against New Zealand. However, although New Zealand are favorites to win the series, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win the match against Sri Lanka.
But the difference I see between these two teams is that Sri Lanka's win is pretty much assured as they are playing at home.
Yes, if we talk about the match odds, New Zealand's odds are better because they are playing in Galle Sir Lanak stadium and Sri Lanka has a home condition advantage. In this first match Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat. New Zealand has missed some chances, and Sri Lanka is for 69 in a loss of 2 wickets in the first 24 overs. New Zealand young fast bowles William O’Rourke picked that two important wickets in his first bowling spell. Sri lanka current bastmen Dinesh Chandimal is playing at 24 runs and Angelo Mathews also playing at 12 runs. This partnership between Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews is very crucial for Sri Lanka if they want to score a huge total in the first inning of a test match.But the difference I see between these two teams is that Sri Lanka's win is pretty much assured as they are playing at home.