The third ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is scheduled for January 11.th at Eden Park, Auckland. The match will begin at 6:30 am IST and is expected to be an exciting encounter.
Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 Predictionfantasy cricket tips, probable XI and match information for Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 3rd ODI match 2024-25. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL Match Preview:
New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka after a convincing 113-run triumph in the second match.
In the second ODI, New Zealand accumulated a total of 255 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 37 overs, led by Rachin Ravindra’s 79 runs and Mark Chapman’s 62 runs. Although Maheesh Theekshana took an impressive hat-trick, finishing with 4 wickets for 44 runs, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up collapsed.
Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 64 runs, but the team succumbed to 142 runs, thanks to Will O’Rourke’s 3 wickets for 31 runs.
As the teams prepare for the third ODI, New Zealand are aiming for a series sweep, while Sri Lanka strive to restore pride with a consolation victory. Fans can look forward to another exciting encounter between these two cricketing nations.
NZ vs SL head-to-head record:
Teams | Matches won |
New Zealand | 54 |
Sri Lanka | 43 |
Weather report and pitch NZ vs SL:
Temperature | 15°C |
Weather forecast | Broken clouds |
Pitch behavior | Suitable for hitters |
Better suited to | Pace |
Average score in 1st round | 258 |
Pursuit team record:
Records | Poor |
% of winnings | 33% |
NZ vs SL playing 11 (predicted):
New Zealand plays at 11: Will Young, Mitchell Santner©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (week), Glenn Phillips
Sri Lanka plays 11: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (week), 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 choice:
Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 79 points in the last game. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who spins his right arm leg with the ball. He grabbed 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top picks:
Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He smashed 20 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match. |
Matt Henry – He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from New Zealand. He scalped 1 wicket in the last match. |
Budget choices:
Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who handles the middle order for them. |
Asitha Fernando – He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka who leads the team’s fast attack. |
NZ vs SL captain and vice-captain choice:
Captain | Wanindu Hasaranga and Will Young |
Vice-captain | Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Guardian – Kusal Mendis
- Drummers – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
- Versatile – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Matt Henri, Jacob Duffy (vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 2 Prediction Team:
- Guardian – Kusal Mendis
- Drummers – Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young (c), Rachin Ravindra
- Versatile – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Matt Henry (vc), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
Glenn Phillips | 6.5 credits | 37 points |
Avishka Fernando | 7.0 credits | 16 points |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today New Zealand Sri Lanka ODI Round 3 Match 2024-25 Expert Tips:
SL captaincy choice | Wanindu Hasaranga |
GL captaincy choice | Will young |
Punt selection | Matt Henry and Mark Chapman |
Dream11 wetsuit | 1-5-3-2 |
NZ vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the current performance, New Zealand should win this match.
