- Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Sri Lanka (SL)
- Date- 2nd January 2025
- Match Format- T20
- Venue: Saxton Oval
- Time- 5:45 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 T20I of this 3-match T20I series. It is slated to begin from 5:45 AM (IST).
The Kiwis have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series and would be supremely confident ahead of the 3rd T20I.
With the last game being a dead rubber, both the sides would be looking to start the year with a victory.
Top Batters NZ vs SL
- Pathum Nissanka (SL)- 127 runs in the series
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ)- 62 runs in the 1st T20I
Michael Bracewell (NZ)- 59 runs in the 1st T20I
Top Bowlers for NZ vs SL
- Jacob Duffy (NZ)- 7 wickets in the series
- Maheesh Theekshana (SL)- 2 wickets in the 1st T20I
- Matt Henry (NZ)- 4 wickets in the series
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If NZ bats first
- First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 190-210 runs in the 1st innings
- Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 30-50 runs
Scenario 2- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 150-170 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 T20I of this 3-match T20I 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
Mitchell Santner (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Tim Robinson, Zakary Foulkes
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
NZ vs SL: Complete Squad
New Zealand: 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: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando
