The third T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at The Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2n.d January, starting at 5:45 AM IST.
Get the best NZ and SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match ideas for the 3rd T20I match of the New Zealand 2024 Sri Lanka Tour. Expert analysis and more.
New Zealand vs SL Match Preview:
New Zealand register a decisive 2-0 lead in the T20I series In the second match at the Bay Oval, they faced Sri Lanka after a convincing 45-run victory.
With outstanding contributions from Mark Chapman (42 runs), Mitch Hay (41 runs) and Tim Robinson (41 runs), the Kiwis set a target of 186 runs for 5 wickets. In reply, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera (48 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (37 runs) made strides.
However, Jacob Duffy’s phenomenal bowling performance (4 wickets for 15 runs) restricted Sri Lanka to 141 runs to secure a 45 run victory for New Zealand. as teams gearing up for the third T20I, New Zealand are eyeing a series sweep, while Sri Lanka are determined to regain momentum and end the series on a high note. Another thrilling encounter is on the cards!
NZ vs SL Head to Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
New Zealand |
16 |
Sri Lanka |
10 |
NZ vs SL Air and Pitch Report:
Temperature |
18°C |
Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
Pitch Behavior |
Fits the beat |
Best Fit |
Temp |
Average 1st Innings Score |
184 |
Track record of teams:
Notes |
Pity |
Winning % |
10% |
NZ vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
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 play 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka FernandoKamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura FernandoMaheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Hot picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain’s Choices:
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an important all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He took 2 wickets in the last game. |
Jacob Duffy – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. He scored 4 goals in the last match. |
Top picks:
Michael Bracewell – Left-handed batsman from New Zealand, bowls right arm. He scored 5 runs and 1 wicket in the last game. |
Pathum Nissanka – He is a right handed batsman from Sri Lanka Sri Lanka. He added 37 runs in the last match. |
Budget Options:
Glenn Phillips – He is a right handed batsman from New Zealand who runs the middle order for them. |
Maheesh Theekshana – He is a right-arm batsman from Sri Lanka who will be comfortable in the middle innings. |
NZ vs SL Sri Lanka New Zealand Tour 2024 Captain & Vice Captain Picks:
captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka |
Vice-captain |
Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- goalkeeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- Batsman – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
- comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowler – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- goalkeeper – Where in Mandy
- Batsman – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)
- comprehensive – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- Bowler – 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:
Players |
Dream11 Credit |
Dream11 Ball (Last Match) |
Bevon Jacobs |
6.0 credits |
DNP |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
New Zealand 2024 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour Today NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Expert Tip:
SL Captain’s Choice |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
GL Captain’s Choice |
Pathum Nissanka |
Punt Options |
Matt Henry and Kusal Perera |
Dream11 combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance of the team in this series, New Zealand is expected to win this game.