- Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Sri Lanka (SL)
- Date- 11th January 2025
- Match Format- ODI
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Time- 6:30 AM (IST)
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
New Zealand will be locking horns with Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI of this 3-match ODI series. It is slated to begin from 6:30 AM (IST).
The hosts have a 2-0 lead in the ongoing series and they would be supremely confident of a victory in the 3rd ODI as well.
In the 2nd ODI, Mitchell Santner and co. registered a 113-run massive history against the Lankans. The bowlers of New Zealand have been right on the money throughout the series.
Top Batters NZ vs SL
- Will Young (NZ)- 90* runs in the 1st ODI
- Avishka Fernando (SL)- 56 runs in the 1st ODI
- Rachin Ravindra (SL)- 79 runs in the 2nd ODI
Top Bowlers for NZ vs SL
- Matt Henry (NZ)- 5 wickets in the series
- Will O’Rourkee (NZ)- 3 wickets in the 2nd ODI
- Maheesh Theeskhana (SL)- 4 wickets in the 2nd ODI
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If NZ bats first
- First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 340-380 runs in the 1st innings
- Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 100-130 runs
Scenario 2- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 190-210 runs in the 1st innings
- Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 7 wickets
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?
New Zealand to win
We predict that New Zealand be winning the 3rd ODI of this 3-match ODI series.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury news as of now. We will update if there are any updates.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Will Young, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Will O’Rourke, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Janith Liyanage
NZ vs SL: Complete Squad
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga.
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Mitchell Santner (c), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke
