SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 3rd ODI of New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024
Sri Lanka eyes a clean sweep as New Zealand looks to address batting woes and finish the ODI series with a win.
Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in the 3rd ODI of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SL vs NZ match.
Match Preview
Sri Lanka has already sealed the three match ODI series with a 2-0 lead, rendering the final match a dead rubber. However, the hosts will look to maintain their dominance and secure a clean sweep to cap off the series on a high note.
New Zealand, after leveling the preceding T20I series, will aim to finish the tour with a consolation win. In the second ODI, New Zealand struggled with top-order inconsistency, managing just 209 in 47 overs due to rain interruptions. Sri Lanka chased the target with three wickets in hand and four overs to spare, showcasing their composure under pressure.
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Match Details
| Match: | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI |
| Date: | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Live Streaming: | Sony LIV & FanCode |
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando.
New Zealand
Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele Stadium is generally favorable for batters, offering consistent bounce and allowing easy shot-timing. While pacers might find it challenging to extract movement, spinners could come into play during the latter stages of the game as the pitch begins to slow down.
Rain is expected, with an 80% chance of persistent showers, potentially leading to a shortened match. These conditions may influence teams to adjust their strategies, focusing on exploiting any rain-induced moisture early in the game.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
- Total Matches: 104
- Won by Sri Lanka: 43
- Won by New Zealand: 52
- No Result: 8
Player Stats In Current Series
Most Runs
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 217 Runs |
| Avishka Fernando | 105 Runs |
| Mark Chapman | 78 Runs |
| Will Young | 74 Runs |
| Mitchell Hay | 59 Runs |
Most Wickets
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 Wickets |
| Michael Bracewell | 5 Wickets |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 4 Wickets |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 Wickets |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 Wickets |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Mitchell Hay
- Batters: Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
- All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana
- Captain: Michael Bracewell
- Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka
SL vs NZ Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
