NZ vs SL 3rd T20I Prediction & Possible 11

The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka has been a rather one-sided affair with the Kiwis sweeping up the opening two T20Is and took an unassailable lead.

NZ vs SL Head-To-Head

Total Matches Played: 27
New Zealand Won: 16
Sri Lanka Won: 10
No Result: 1

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NZ vs SL Match Details

Day & Date: Thursday, 2nd January 2025

Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson

Timings: 5:45 AM (IST)

NZ vs SL Pitch Report

The pitch at Saxton Oval, Nelson is a bouncy pitch with enough swing and seam movement on offer, the batters need to adjust themselves on the pitch and then they can unleash their shots, the batters will have the advantage of short boundaries at the venue which can allow the batters to hit the ball in the air. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first in this match.

NZ vs SL Weather Report

The weather in Saxton Oval, Nelson, is expected to be cloudy. The temperatures will hover around 21°C, and there is a 35% chance of rain on the matchday.

NZ vs SL Win Prediction

The New Zealand Cricket team has a better chance to win this match as they are very good in their home conditions as compared to the Sri Lankan side.

Full Squads

New Zealand (NZ): Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith.

Sri Lanka (SL): Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal. Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana.

NZ vs SL Possible Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ): Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

NZ vs SL When & Where To Watch

The third T20I New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Simultaneously, the match can be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.

NZ vs SL Key Players To Watchout For

New Zealand: Glenn Phillips & Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis & Wanindu Hasaranga

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