Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Sri Lanka (SL) and New Zealand (NZ). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SL vs NZ game has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 4:30 AM UTC at Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Match	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test
Tournament	New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka
Date & Time	Wednesday, September 18, 4:30 AM UTC
Venue	Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Sri Lanka Avg: 0

No recent matches found

New Zealand Avg: 579.8

NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)

West Indies tour of New Zealand | 09 Dec 2025 10:00 PM

NZ 278/9d (74.4 ov) & 57/1 (10 ov) | WI 205/10 (75 ov) & 128/10 (46.2 ov)

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NZ vs WI (Match Drawn)

West Indies tour of New Zealand | 01 Dec 2025 10:00 PM

NZ 231/10 (70.3 ov) & 466/8d (109 ov) | WI 167/10 (75.4 ov) & 457/6 (163.3 ov)

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ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs)

New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 07 Aug 2025 08:00 AM

ZIM 125/10 (48.5 ov) & 117/10 (28.1 ov) | NZ 601/3d (130 ov)

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ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)

New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 30 Jul 2025 08:00 AM

ZIM 149/10 (60.3 ov) & 165/10 (67.1 ov) | NZ 307/10 (96.1 ov) & 8/1 (2.2 ov)

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Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been marked by 0% wins, with an average batting score of 0.0. If Sri Lanka are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 539, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for New Zealand.

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been defined by 75% wins, with an average score of 579.8. If New Zealand are to bat first, a target of 290 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand � Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters

Pathum Nissanka

Form Score: 457.2

351 runs (agg) · SR 60.1
Dinesh Chandimal

Form Score: 258.6

204 runs (agg) · SR 32.7
Kusal Mendis

Form Score: 254.7

183 runs (agg) · SR 57.3

Top Bowlers

Prabath Jayasuriya

Form Score: 223.4

10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.82
Asitha Fernando

Form Score: 163.4

7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.84
Tharindu Ratnayake

Form Score: 160.4

8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.54

New Zealand — Key Players