The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is indeed scheduled for January 11c Eden Park, Auckland. The match will start at 6:30 IST and is expected to be a thrilling encounter.
Get the best of NZ and SL Dream11 predictionFantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match ideas for the 3rd ODI match of New Zealand Sri Lanka Tour 2024-25. Expert analysis and more.
New Zealand vs SL Match Preview:
New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a convincing 113-run win in the second match.
In the second ODI, New Zealand posted a total of 255 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 37 runs, led by Rachin Ravindra’s 79 runs and Mark Chapman’s 62 runs. Although Maheesh Theekshana claimed an impressive hat-trick by finishing with 4 wickets for 44 runs, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up collapsed.
Kamindu Mendis top scored with 64 runs but the team was bowled out for 142 runs thanks to Will O’Rourke’s 3 wickets for 31 runs.
As the teams prepare for the third ODI, New Zealand are focused on a series sweep, while Sri Lanka look to restore pride with a consolation win. Fans can look forward to another exciting encounter between these two cricketing nations.
NZ vs SL Head to Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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New Zealand |
54 |
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Sri Lanka |
43 |
NZ vs SL Air and Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Breaking Clouds |
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Pitch Behavior |
Fits the beat |
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Best Fit |
Temp |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
258 |
Track record of teams:
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Notes |
Pity |
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Winning % |
33% |
NZ vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand playing 11: Will Young, Mitchell Santner©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips
Sri Lanka play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Hot picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain’s Choices:
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Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-arm batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 79 runs in the last game. |
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right handed batsman from Sri Lanka who bowls the ball for right arm leg spin. He took 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top picks:
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Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 20 runs and 1 wicket in the last game. |
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Matt Henry – He is a right arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. He headed 1 wicket in the last match. |
Budget Options:
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Kamindu Mendis – He is a left handed batsman from Sri Lanka who runs the middle order for them. |
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Asitha Fernando – A right-arm medium fast bowler from Sri Lanka, leads the team’s pace attack. |
NZ vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Selections:
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captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Will Young |
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Vice-captain |
Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- goalkeeper – Where in Mandy
- Batsman – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
- comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell
- Bowler – Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- goalkeeper – Where in Mandy
- Batsman – Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young (c), Rachin Ravindra
- comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Matt Henry (vc), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today New Zealand 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour 2024-25 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credit |
Dream11 Ball (Last Match) |
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Glenn Phillips |
6.5 credits |
37 points |
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Avishka Fernando |
7.0 credits |
16 points |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd ODI Sri Lanka New Zealand Tour 2024-25 Expert Tip:
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SL Captain’s Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
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GL Captain’s Choice |
Will Young |
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Punt Options |
Matt Henry and Mark Chapman |
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Dream11 combination |
1-5-3-2 |
NZ vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
