The third ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is indeed scheduled to take place on January 11th In Auckland’s Eden Park. The match will start at 6:30 AM IST and it is expected to be an exciting match.
Get the best results for NZ vs SL Dream 11 Predictionfantasy cricket tips, possible starting XI and match insights for the third ODI match of Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs SL match preview:
New Zealand takes an undisputed 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka following a convincing 113-run victory in the second match.
In the second ODI, New Zealand scored a total of 255 runs for 9 wickets in the allotted 37 overs, with Rachin Ravindra’s 79 and Mark Chapman Chapman’s 62 points led the way. Despite Maheesh Theekshana taking an impressive hat-trick to end the match with 4 wickets for 44 runs, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up collapsed.
Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 64 runs but the team could only score 142 runs due to Will O’Rourke’s 3 wickets (31 runs).
As the two teams prepare for the third ODI, New Zealand are aiming for a series sweep while Sri Lanka are trying to restore pride with a consolation win. Fans can eagerly look forward to another exciting encounter between the two cricketing nations.
NZ vs SL head to head records:
team |
win the game |
New Zealand |
54 |
Sri Lanka |
43 |
NZ vs SL weather and pitch report:
temperature |
15℃ |
weather forecast |
broken clouds |
pitching behavior |
batting friendly |
most suitable |
pace |
Average score in first inning |
258 |
Chase team record:
Record |
poor |
Winning rate % |
33% |
NZ vs SL 11-a-side match (prediction):
New Zealand Top 11: Will Young, Mitchell Santner©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman , Darryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk), Glenn Phillips
Sri Lanka beat 11: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Top picks predictions and fantasy cricket tips for NZ vs SL Dream11:
Captain’s Picks:
Rachin Ravindra – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 79 runs in the last game. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who bats with right-arm leg-spin. He grabbed two wickets in the last game. |
Top picks:
Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He scored 20 runs and took 1 wicket in the last game. |
Matt Henry – He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from New Zealand. He scalped 1 wicket in the last match. |
Budget options:
Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who handles the midfield position. |
Asitha Fernando – A right-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka who leads the team’s attacking tempo. |
NZ vs SL captain and vice-captain selection:
team leader |
Wanningdu Hasalanga & Will Young |
Vice captain |
Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- goalkeeper- Where is Mendy?
- Batsman – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
- All-around player—— Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasalanga(c), Darryl Mitchell
- Bowler – Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy(vc)
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- goalkeeper- Where is Mendy?
- Batsman – Mark Chapman, Pathon Nissanka, Will Young (c), Rachin Ravindra
- All-around player—— Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasalanga, Darryl Mitchell
- Bowler – Matt Henry (vc), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 Players to avoid:
player |
Dream 11 Producers |
Dream11 points (last game) |
Glenn Phillips |
6.5 credits |
37 points |
Avishka Fernando |
7.0 credits |
16 points |
NZ vs SL Dream11 Today Prediction Match 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour New Zealand 2024-25 Expert Advice:
SL captain selection |
Wanindu Hasalanga |
GL captain selection |
Will Young |
Punt Picks |
Matt Henry and Mark Chapman |
Dream 11 combination |
1-5-3-2 |
NZ vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Judging from the current performance, New Zealand is expected to win this encounter.