New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: NZ vs SL Possible Playing 11 and Fantasy Picks

New Zealand will look to seal the series when they lock horns with Sri Lanka in second and final Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, starting on Friday (March 17).

Tim Southee-led New Zealand pulled off a thriller earlier this week to seal a 2-wicket win over Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Sri Lanka, who were looking to keep their hopes of reaching WTC final alive, started well with fifties from Kusal Mendis and skipper Karunaratne to post 355 in the first innings.

Meanwhile, the Lankan bowlers started well to reduce the Kiwis to 188/6, but a Daryl Mitchell hundred and Matt Henry fifty helped the hosts take an 18-run lead.

The visitors then rode on Angelo Mathews' hundred to set a target of 286 for New Zealand in the fourth innings on the final day, and Kane Williamson held his nerve to pull off the chase and end Sri Lanka's hopes of a WTC final.

Now, the Lankans will hope to bounce back and save a series white-wash when the action shifts to Wellington. Sri Lanka may look to stick to same team, while New Zealand will be forced to make a change with Neil Wagner being ruled out of the match.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Telecast and Live Streaming Info

Dates: March 17, Friday to March 21, Tuesday

Start Time: 3:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

Now, let's take a look at the squads, possible playing 11s, dream11 fantasy picks and match prediction for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test:

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2023 Test Squads

New Zealand: Tim Southee (captain), Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Doug Bracewell.

Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Kasun Rajitha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Nishan Madushka.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Playing 11

New Zealand XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (captain), Scott Kuggeleijn, Blair Tickner.

Sri Lanka XI: Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Kasun Rajitha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Dream11 Fantasy Picks

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis, Tom Blundell

Batters: Tom Latham, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kane Williamson, Angelo Mathews

All Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers: Tim Southee, Asitha Fernando, Matt Henry

Captain: Kane Williamson; Vice Captain: Angelo Mathews

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Prediction

New Zealand, who are on the back of two thrilling wins, start favourites as hosts. However, Sri Lanka showed a lot of fight to take the match the distance when there are contests that have ended inside three days elsewhere. So, expect another close Test in Wellington.