NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024

The third T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at The Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2nd January, starting at 5:45 AM IST.

Get the best NZ vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024. Expert analysis and more.

NZ vs SL Match Preview:

New Zealand is celebrating a decisive 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, following a convincing 45-run victory in the second match at Bay Oval.

The Kiwis set an imposing target of 186 runs for 5 wickets, thanks to outstanding contributions from Mark Chapman (42 runs), Mitch Hay (41 runs), and Tim Robinson (41 runs). In response, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera (48 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (37 runs) led the charge.

However, Jacob Duffy’s phenomenal bowling performance (4 wickets for 15 runs) restricted Sri Lanka to 141 runs all out, sealing a 45-run win for New Zealand. As the teams gear up for the third T20I, New Zealand is hungry for a series sweep, while Sri Lanka is 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 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	18°C
Weather Forecast	Overcast
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	184

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
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 Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Hot Picks for NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an important all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He hunted 2 wickets in the last game.

Jacob Duffy – He is a right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand. He hunted 4 wickets in the last match.

Top Picks:

Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman from New Zealand who bowls right-arm off-spin with the ball. He scored 5 runs and took 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 Picks:

Glenn Phillips – He is a right-handed batsman from New Zealand who handles the middle-order for them.

Maheesh Theekshana – He is a right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka who will be handy in the middle overs.

NZ vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Wanindu Hasaranga & Pathum Nissanka
Vice-Captain	Jacob Duffy & Michael Bracewell

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy (vc)

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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

Keeper – Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Pathum Nissanka (c)

All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (vc)

Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry