The third T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at The Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2n.d January, starting at 5:45 IST.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantastic cricket tips, likely playing XI and match insights for T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Match 3. Expert analysis and more.
Overview of the NZ vs. SL match:
New Zealand are celebrating a decisive 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, after a convincing 45-run win in the second game at the Bay Oval.
The Kiwis set an imposing target of 186 runs for 5 wickets, thanks to outstanding contributions from Mark Chapman (42 runs), Mitch Hay (41 runs) and Tim Robinson (41 runs). In reply, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera (48 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (37 runs) led the charge.
However, a phenomenal bowling performance from Jacob Duffy (4 wickets for 15 runs) restricted Sri Lanka to a total of 141 runs, sealing a 45-run victory for New Zealand. As the teams gear up for the third T20I, New Zealand are hungry for the series, while Sri Lanka are determined to regain the momentum and end the series on a high. Another exciting meeting is on the horizon!
Head-to-head record NZ vs SL:
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Teams |
Matches won |
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New Zealand |
16 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
NZ vs SL Weather and Ground Report:
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Temperature |
18°C |
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Weather forecast |
Overcast |
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Pitch Behavior |
Suitable for hitting |
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Most suitable for |
Pace |
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Average score of the 1st innings |
184 |
Rushing team record:
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Records |
Poor |
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% of winnings |
10% |
NZ vs. SL Playing 11s (predicted):
New Zealand Game 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner©, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (ie)
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Suchhara
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Predictions and Fantastic Cricket Tips:
Selection of captaincy:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an important all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He took 2 wickets in the last match. |
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Jacob Duffy – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. In the last match he scored 4 wickets. |
Top Picks:
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left handed batsman from New Zealand who bowls right arm off spin with the ball. He scored 5 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match. |
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Pathum Nissanka – He is a right handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He added 37 runs in the last match. |
Choice of budget:
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Glenn Phillips – He is a right handed batsman from New Zealand who leads the middle order for them. |
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Maheesh Theekshana – He is a right arm off break bowler from Sri Lanka who will be handy in the middle overs. |
NZ vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Selection of captain and vice-captain:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
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co-captain |
Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Guard – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- All-round players – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathiran, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Guard – Kusal Mendis
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- All-round players – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Players to avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (last game) |
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Bevon Jacobs |
6.0 credits |
DNP |
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
7.0 points |
DNP |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction for Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
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Selection of SL captaincy |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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Election of captain GL |
Pathum Nissanka |
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Punt Picks |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL match winner prediction:
Considering the team’s current performance in this series, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
