Wed Sep 18 02:29:01 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and New Zealand to Battle it Out in Two-Test Series
**Galle, Sri Lanka:** The first ball will be bowled on Wednesday, September 18, as Sri Lanka and New Zealand lock horns in a two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium. The series, which will feature a rare six-day first Test due to a presidential election in Sri Lanka on September 21, will see both teams vying for victory and crucial World Test Championship points.
The hosts, buoyed by their recent 8-wicket triumph over England at The Oval, will be eager to continue their winning streak. Conversely, New Zealand, whose last Test match against Afghanistan in Greater Noida was abandoned without a ball bowled, will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance.
The series holds significant importance for New Zealand, as they aim to gain momentum ahead of their upcoming three-match Test tour of India in October.
This two-match series marks the latest chapter in a rivalry that has seen 38 matches played so far. New Zealand emerged victorious in the last Test series against Sri Lanka in March 2023, while Sri Lanka’s last Test win over the Black Caps came in 2019 at Galle. Cricket fans can anticipate a competitive battle as the two teams aim to dominate the pitch and secure a series victory.
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