The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is already scheduled to take place on January 11y In Eden Park, Auckland. The match will start at 6:30 AM IST and is expected to be an exciting encounter.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 predictionsAnd fantasy cricket tips, potential playing XI and match insights for the third ODI on Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand 2024-25. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL match review:
New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, after a convincing 113-run win in the second match.
In the second ODI, New Zealand amassed a total of 255 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 37 overs, led by Rasheen Ravindra's 79 runs and Mark Chapman's 62 runs. Although Mahesh Thekshana made a brilliant hat-trick, finishing with four wickets for 44 runs, Sri Lanka's batting line-up collapsed.
Camindu Mendis top-scored with 64 runs, but the team surrendered 142 runs, thanks to Will O'Rourke's 3 wickets for 31 runs.
As the teams prepare for the third ODI, New Zealand have their sights set on a series sweep, while Sri Lanka strive to restore pride with a consolation victory. Fans can eagerly anticipate another exciting encounter between these two cricketing nations.
Record of direct matches between NZ and SL:
difference |
Matches won |
New Zealand |
54 |
Sri Lanka |
43 |
Weather and stadium report NZ vs SL:
temperature |
15°C |
Weather forecast |
Broken clouds |
Pitch behaviour |
Hit friendly |
Best suited for |
step |
Average first half points |
258 |
Chase Teams Record:
Records |
poor |
Winning percentage |
33% |
NZ vs SL played 11 seconds (expected):
New Zealand plays 11: Will Young, Mitchell Santner ©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke, Rasheen Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Darrell Mitchell, Tom Latham (week), Glenn Phillips
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (week), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka ©, Janeth Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanendu Hasaranga, Mahesh Thekshana, Ishan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain's choices:
Rasheen Ravindra – is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 79 runs in the last match. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who bowls right-arm. He took 2 wickets in the last match. |
Best shots:
Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman from New Zealand. He smashed 20 runs and took one wicket in the last match. |
Matt Henry – New Zealand right-arm fast-medium bowler. He climbed 1 wicket in the last match. |
Budget choices:
Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who plays the middle order for them. |
Asitha Fernando – He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka who leads the team's pace attack. |
Captain and Vice-Captain picks NZ vs SL:
captain |
Wanendu Hasaranga and Will Young |
Vice captain |
Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry |
Team Prediction NZ vs SL Dream11 1:
- a guard – Where in Mendi
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rasheen Ravindra
- Comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanendu Hasaranga (c), Darrell Mitchell
- Archers – henry died, Jacob Duffy (VC)
NZ vs SL Dream11 2 Prediction Team:
- a guard – Where in Mendi
- batsmen – Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young (c), Rasheen Ravindra
- Comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanendu Hasaranga, Darryl Mitchell
- Bowling – Matt Henry (VC), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Sri Lanka's 3rd ODI Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 Players to Avoid:
players |
Dream11 credits |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
Glenn Phillips |
6.5 credit hours |
37 points |
Avishka Fernando |
7.0 credits |
16 points |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Match of Sri Lanka's ODI Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 Expert Tip:
SL Captain's Choice |
Wanendu Hasaranga |
GL Captain's Choice |
Will Young |
Punt picks |
Matt Henry and Mark Chapman |
Dream11 mix |
1-5-3-2 |
Predict the winner of the NZ vs SL match:
Given the current performance, New Zealand is expected to win this encounter.