However, Sri Lanka’s chances might be blown away if India manage to beat Australia in the 4th and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The second Test will be played in Wellington from March 17 and both of these Test matches are vital for Sri Lanka. The two teams will meet in the first Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch from March 9 to 13. Sri Lanka need to beat New Zealand 2-0 and complete a series sweep to have a chance of reaching the WTC final. India are in the race to reach the final despite the nine-wicket loss on a pitch that was rated poor on Friday. Sri Lanka are one of the two teams that is in the race to reach the WTC final as the race to the London summit clash reaches its climax.Īustralia have already qualified for the WTC final after winning the Test against India in the 3rd of the 4-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy last Friday. The hosts reached 141 for 1 after 38 overs at close of the first days play. The paceman Lahiru Kumara then picked up the only wicket that fell in New Zealand XI innings. The inform batter Kusal Mendis hit 95 in just 87 balls while opener Oshada Fernando hit 78 to help them post 276 for 4 declared. However Sri Lanka got off to a strong start with the bat on Day 1 of the practice match against New Zealand XI. Sri Lanka team had one and only two day practice game on March 4 and 5 but second day of the game was washed out.

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood said that his team will be determined to give a good shot at reaching the final of the World Test Championship as they prepare for the two-Test series in New Zealand which will commence from March 9.

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