New Zealand faces Sri Lanka in the third ODI match scheduled for 19th November at 2:30 PM IST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Get the best SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd ODI match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs NZ Match Preview:
Sri Lanka has asserted its dominance in the three-match ODI series, defeating New Zealand in both matches to take a 2-0 lead.
In the latest encounter, Sri Lanka edged New Zealand by three wickets via the DLS method. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to field, restricting New Zealand to 209 runs. Mark Chapman (76) and Mitchell Hay (49) top-scored for New Zealand, while Maheesh Theekshana claimed three crucial wickets for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s batsmen delivered a successful chase, reaching the target with three wickets intact. Kusal Mendis spearheaded the effort with 74 runs. Despite Michael Bracewell’s four-wicket haul for New Zealand, Sri Lanka’s momentum proved unstoppable, solidifying their series advantage.
SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Sri Lanka |
54 |
New Zealand |
41 |
SL vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
28°C |
Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Spin |
Average 1st innings score |
271 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
61% |
SL vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka©, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay(wk), Mitchell Santner©, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Hot Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Dunith Wellalage – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. He smashed 18 runs and took 1 wicket in the last game. |
Charith Asalanka – He is the captain of Sri Lanka. He marked 13 runs and took 1 wicket 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 picked up 4 wickets in the last game. |
Maheesh Theekshana – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He knocked 27 runs and hunted 3 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
Mark Chapman – He is a left-handed batsman from New Zealand who handles the middle order for them. |
Ish Sodhi – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from New Zealand. |
SL vs NZ Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Kusal Mendis & Charith Asalanka |
Vice-Captain |
Mitchell Santner & Michael Bracewell |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka (c), Will Young, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner (vc), Kamindu Mendis, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Jacob Duffy
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis (c)
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Phillips, Charith Asalanka, Will Young, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell (vc)
- Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Jacob Duffy, Dilshan Madushanka
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Sadeera Samarawickrama |
7.5 credits |
12 points |
Tim Robinson |
6.5 credits |
19 points |
SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Charith Asalanka |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Kusal Mendis |
Punt Picks |
Dilshan Madushanka And Kusal Mendis |
Dream11 Combination |
1-4-4-2 |
SL vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team’s current performance in the series, Sri Lanka is expected to win this encounter.