Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 · TEST MATCH
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Prediction
NZ vs SL · who will win, pitch report & odds
New Zealand
67% win probability
Projected day-one total
245-291:232-278
Sri Lanka
33% win probability
- Tue, 16 Feb 2027Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- Seddon Park, Hamilton
- BALANCED / DRY
Quick answer
Quick answer
New Zealand are the 67% favourites to win the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at Seddon Park. Our projection puts New Zealand on 245-291 and Sri Lanka on 232-278, on a balanced / dry pitch that suits neither side in particular. The match starts Tue, 16 Feb 2027, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- New Zealand (67%)
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Pitch suits
- Balanced
- Venue
- Seddon Park
Match prediction
NZ vs SL 2nd Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans New Zealand at 67% for this 2nd Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The toss and the balanced / dry conditions will still move the live price, so treat 67% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
New Zealand
67% win probability
2nd Test · TEST MATCH
New Zealand win
67%
Sri Lanka win
33%
NZ projected
245-291
SL projected
232-278
Pitch and conditions
Seddon Park pitch report for NZ vs SL
Seddon Park is rated balanced / dry for this test match. No extreme in either direction, so session scoring should track close to the format average.
Venue
Seddon Park
Surface
BALANCED / DRY
Best suited to
Balanced
Day-one total
245-291 / 232-278
Toss call: The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin.
Projected scoreline
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka projected score by phase
How the day-one total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a balanced / dry surface.
| Phase | New Zealand | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 81-97 | 77-93 |
| Session 2 | 86-102 | 86-102 |
| Session 3 | 78-92 | 69-83 |
| Day-one total | 245-291 | 232-278 |
Players to watch
Key players in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this test match. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
New Zealand
- LF85Impact
Lockie Ferguson
Hits a hard length
- GP93Impact
Glenn Phillips
Converts starts into hundreds
Sri Lanka
- MP94Impact
Matheesha Pathirana
Hits a hard length
- PN93Impact
Pathum Nissanka
Converts starts into hundreds
Betting notes
How to bet on NZ vs SL 2nd Test
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
In a Test, the match moves session by session. Session-runs and next-wicket markets on New Zealand vs Sri Lanka react faster than the overall result line.
- 02
Seddon Park plays balanced / dry. Price the day-one total in phases instead of backing a single full-innings number before the toss.
- 03
Powerplay247 is an exchange, so you can back or lay every market on New Zealand vs Sri Lanka. You can also trade out mid-match to lock in part of a profit.
- 04
Late in a series, player markets such as top batter and most sixes often lag the match-winner line. That makes them the softer option on 2nd Test day.
Match card
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match details
- Series
- Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027
- Match
- 2nd Test (8 of 8)
- Date
- Tue, 16 Feb 2027
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Series window
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027 - Tue, 16 Feb 2027
- Series format
- 3 ODIs | 3 T20Is | 2 Tests
Match preview
New Zealand meet Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Coming late in Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027, form from the earlier games is already priced into the market. New Zealand are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has New Zealand scoring 245-291 and Sri Lanka 232-278, with New Zealand ahead at 67%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Seddon Park will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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NZ vs SL 2nd Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes New Zealand favourites at 67%, with Sri Lanka on 33%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a balanced / dry pitch at Seddon Park. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for Seddon Park?
Seddon Park, Hamilton is rated balanced / dry for this Test, which suits neither side in particular. That is why New Zealand are projected at 245-291 and Sri Lanka at 232-278. The pitch usually moves the totals and the second session markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
The 2nd Test is scheduled for Tue, 16 Feb 2027, 19:30 IST at Seddon Park, Hamilton, as part of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
How do I get a Powerplay247 ID for the 2nd Test?
Message Powerplay247 support on WhatsApp and ask for an ID. The team will guide you through setup and your first deposit so you are ready before Tue, 16 Feb 2027, 19:30 IST.
Which markets are best for this Test?
Session runs, first-innings lead and next-wicket markets. In a Test at Seddon Park, those move far more than the result line, especially after the first session.
Which players could decide New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
Watch Lockie Ferguson for New Zealand (hits a hard length) and Matheesha Pathirana for Sri Lanka (hits a hard length). On a pitch that suits neither side in particular, their runs and wickets markets often move before the match-winner price does.
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