The third T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at The Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2d January, starting at 5:45 am IST.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, possible playing XI, and match previews for the 3rd T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL Match Preview:
New Zealand are celebrating a decisive 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, after a convincing 45-run victory in the second match at the Bay Oval.
The Kiwis set an impressive target of 186 runs for 5 wickets, thanks to special 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 remarkable bowling performance by Jacob Duffy (4 wickets for 15 runs) restricted Sri Lanka to 141 all out, sealing a 45-run win for New Zealand. As the teams prepare for the third T20I, New Zealand are hungry for a series win, while Sri Lanka are determined to bounce back and end the series on a high note. Another exciting meeting is on the cards!
NZ vs SL head to head table:
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Teams |
Winning Games |
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New Zealand |
16 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
NZ vs SL Weather & Range Report:
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Temperature |
18°C |
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Weather forecast |
White clouds |
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Pitch behavior |
Batting-friendly |
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Best suited |
Speed |
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Average score 1 innings |
184 |
List of running teams:
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Tables |
poor |
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winning % |
10% |
NZ vs SL playing 11s (Prediction):
New Zealand playing 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner©, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk)
Sri Lanka playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain selection:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an important collector 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. He took 4 wickets in the last match. |
Top picks:
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Michael Bracewell – He is a left handed batsman from New Zealand who bowls off the right arm 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 Sri Lanka. He added 37 runs in the last game. |
Budget Selection:
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Glenn Phillips – He is a right handed batsman from New Zealand who handles the middle order for them. |
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Maheesh Theekshana – He is a right-arm off-spinner from Sri Lanka who will be useful in the middle. |
NZ vs SL Sri Lanka Tour to New Zealand 2024 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Pathum Nissanka |
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Vice-Captain |
Jacob Duffy & Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction 1:
- Custodian – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Patum Nissanka
- Almighty – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team 2 Prediction:
- Custodian – Where in Mendi
- Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- Almighty – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Players to avoid:
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Players |
Dream credit11 |
Dream11 Points (last game) |
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Bevon Jacobs |
6.0 credits |
DNP |
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I Match Sri Lanka Tour to New Zealand 2024 Expert Tip:
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Captain's Choice SL |
Waindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Nissanka Trail |
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Pound selections |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
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Dream11 Assembly |
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.
