SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024, 3rd T20I
The third T20I match of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will see Sri Lanka (SL) square off against New Zealand (NZ) at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday, January 2. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
The two teams recently concluded a T20I series in November. Both teams won one match each resulting in a series draw. New Zealand made a strong comeback in this series as they have already won the last two matches. They won the second T20I match by 45 runs.
These two teams have met each other 27 times. New Zealand have won 16 matches, while Sri Lanka managed to win 10 matches. One match ended in a no result.
SL vs NZ Match Details
The third T20I match of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024 will be played on January 2 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson. The game will begin at 5:45 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SL vs NZ, 3rd T20I Match
Date and Time: 2 January 2024, 5:45 AM IST
Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson
Pitch Report
The pitch at Saxton Oval in Nelson is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. Batting is relatively easier in the 2nd innings as cracks start opening. The last T20I match played at this venue was between New Zealand and England. A total of 346 runs were scored at a loss of 14 wickets.
SL vs NZ Form Guide
SL - L L L W
NZ - W W W L
SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
No injury updates
Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, and Nuwan Thushara.
NZ Playing XI
No injury updates
Mitchell Hay (wk), Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry.
SL vs NZ Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He smashed 46 runs in the first match against New Zealand. Mitchell Hay is another good option for today's nail-biting match. He smashed 41 runs in the last match.
Batters
Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka and Rachin Ravindra are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Pathum Nissanka has smashed 127 runs in the last two matches. Mark Chapman is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Michael Bracewell and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Hasaranga was in exceptional form in the T20I series. He has also smashed 712 runs and taken 129 wickets in 78 T20I matches. Daryl Mitchell is another good all-rounder for today's nail-biting match.
Bowlers
Jacob Duffy
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Jacob Duffy has taken seven wickets in the last two matches. Matheesha Pathirana is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match.
SL vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is the most crucial pick from Sri Lanka as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs.
Jacob Duffy
Jacob Duffy is one of the best picks from the New Zealand squad. He is in excellent form and is expected to play a crucial role with the ball. He will complete his quota of overs.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs NZ, 3rd T20I Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Pathum Nissanka
Jacob Duffy
Matt Henry
Daryl Mitchell
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: K Mendis
Batters: R Ravindra, P Nissanka, M Chapman
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, D Mitchell, M Bracewell, M Santner
Bowlers: M Pathirana, M Henry, J Duffy
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: K Mendis, M Hay
Batters: T Robinson, P Nissanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, D Mitchell, M Bracewell
Bowlers: B Fernando, Z Foulkes, M Henry, J Duffy