The third T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2ndSecond abbreviation January, starting at 5:45 a.m. EST.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI, match insights for the 3rd T20I match of Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL match review:
New Zealand celebrates a crucial 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, after a convincing 45-run win in the second match at Bay Oval.
The New Zealanders set a clear 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 response, Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera (48 points) and Pathum Nissanka (37 points) led the attack.
However, Jacob Duffy's brilliant bowling performance (4 wickets for 15 runs) restricted Sri Lanka to 141 runs, sealing a 45-run win for New Zealand. As the teams gear up for the third T20I, New Zealand are hungry to sweep the series, while Sri Lanka are determined to regain momentum and end the series on a high note. Another exciting encounter on the cards!
Record of direct matches between NZ and SL:
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difference |
Matches won |
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New Zealand |
16 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
Weather and stadium report NZ vs SL:
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temperature |
18°C |
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Weather forecast |
Overcast |
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Pitch behaviour |
Hit friendly |
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Best suited for |
step |
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Average first half points |
184 |
Chase Teams Record:
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Records |
poor |
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Winning percentage |
10% |
NZ vs SL played 11 seconds (expected):
New Zealand plays 11: Tim Robinson, Rasheen Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner ©, Zachary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Darrell Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (week)
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (week), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Sharith Asalanka©, Wanendu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Mahesh Thekshana, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain's choices:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – An important all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He picked up 2 wickets in the last match. |
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Jacob Duffy – New Zealand right-arm medium-fast bowler. He picked up 4 wickets in the last match. |
Best shots:
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman from New Zealand who bowls the ball off the right arm off spin. 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 points in the last game. |
Budget choices:
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Glenn Phillips – He is a right-handed batsman from New Zealand who bats in their middle order. |
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Mahesh Thekshana – He is a right-arm bowler from Sri Lanka who plays as a mid-on spinner. |
NZ vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Captain and Vice-Captain selections:
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captain |
Wanendu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
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Vice captain |
Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell |
Team Prediction NZ vs SL Dream11 1:
- a guard – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Pereira
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- Comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanendu Hasaranga (c), Darrell Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Archers – mathisha pathirana, Jacob Duffy (VC)
NZ vs SL Dream11 2 Prediction Team:
- a guard – Where in Mendi
- batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- Comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanendu Hasaranga, Darrell Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (VC)
- Archers – Mathisha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Sri Lanka T20I Tour New Zealand 2024 Players to Avoid:
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players |
Dream11 credits |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Bevon Jacobs |
6.0 credits |
Denb |
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
7.0 credits |
Denb |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I Match Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captain's Choice |
Wanendu Hasaranga |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Pathum Nissanka |
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Punt picks |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 mix |
2-4-4-1 |
Predict the winner of the NZ vs SL match:
Looking at the team's current performance in this series, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
