NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL) will compete in the 3rd T20 match of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024.
Who will win the 3rd T20 match of the India vs Sri Lanka T20 series? Find out in our prediction for the NZ vs. SL match today. The cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be held on Thursday, January 2, at the Kotambi Cricket Stadium in Vadodara, India.
NZ vs SL Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 |
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| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand |
| Date and Time | Thursday, January 2, 05:45 AM (IST) |
| Live Stream | Hotstar app/web |
NZ vs SL Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand (NZ)
Mixed performance in 2024, winning 11 out of 21 T20 internationals.
Strong head-to-head record against Sri Lanka, winning 4 of the last 5 games.
Already secured the series with a 2-0 lead.
1st T20I Highlights:
- Scored 172/8 with Daryl Mitchell (62) and Michael Bracewell (59) starring in a 105-run partnership.
- Jacob Duffy’s 3 wickets in the 14th overturned the game in their favour.
- Won by 8 runs.
2nd T20I Highlights:
- Posted 186/5 with contributions from Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, and Mitchell Hay.
- Jacob Duffy shone with 4/15, helping dismiss Sri Lanka for 151.
- Won by 45 runs.
Key Players: Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy.
Aim: A 3-0 whitewash to end the series on a high note.
Sri Lanka (SL)
Similar performance to New Zealand in 2024, with 10 wins from 22 T20 internationals.
Struggling against New Zealand, losing 4 of the last 5 games.
1st T20I Highlights:
- Started the chase strongly with a 121-run opening partnership (Nissanka & Mendis).
- Middle-order collapse led to an 8-run defeat.
2nd T20I Highlights:
- Chased 187 but fell short due to another middle-order failure.
- Lost by 45 runs.
Strength: Strong opening pair in Pathum Nissanka (439 runs in 10 matches) and Kusal Perera.
Weakness: Middle and lower-order batting collapse.
Key Players: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera.
Aim: Avoid a whitewash and finish the series with a win.
NZ vs SL 3rd T20: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand Probable XI:
Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
NZ vs SL 3rd T20 Winner Prediction
Best Batters
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: D Mitchell and R Ravindra.
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: K Mendis and K Perera.
Best Bowlers
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: M Santner and M Henry
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: M Pathirana and N Thushara
Scores Prediction
New Zealand – 180+
Sri Lanka – 160+
Who will win the Match?
- New Zealand has already won the series with a 2-0 lead.
- Playing at home gives New Zealand an additional advantage.
- Sri Lanka missed a great chance to win the first T20.
- New Zealand dominated the second T20 with a convincing 45-run win.
- Strong performances from players like Daryl Mitchell and Jacob Duffy boost New Zealand’s confidence.
- Sri Lanka’s middle-order struggles continue to be a major weakness.
- Prediction: New Zealand will win the third T20 and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
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