New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 today match prediction. We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips and dream11 fantasy team by Raja Babu. Who will win today match NZL vs SL? Live score with ball by ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
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The world is ready to witness yet another big battle of T20 cricket. The 3rd T20 match of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024 is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 2nd January 2025 at Saxton Oval, Nelson. We are posting 100 safe, perfect and accurate today match prediction for the all matches of New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand had performed well in this T20 series and they had already won this series. They are leading this series with 2-0 and have a golden chance to have a clean sweep against Sri Lanka. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will perform well in this match. Sri Lanka had not performed well in htis series and they had lost this series. They have to win this match at any cost to avoid the whitewash. We are expecting that they will make some changes in their playing eleven for this match.
New Zealand Reviews
New Zealand had won their previous match of this series with a handsome margin of 45 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 186 runs in their 20 overs. Mark Chapman was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 42 runs to his name on 29 balls with the help of two boundaries and the same huge sixes. Mitchell Hay also performed well in the previous match and remained not out after scoring 41 runs on 19 balls with the help of four boundaries and two huge sixes.
Tim Robinson also performed well in the previous match and scored 41 runs while Glenn Phillips could manage to score 23 runs. The bowling unit of New Zealand also performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 187 runs. They leaked 141 runs and send the full team of Sri Lanka back to the pavilion in 19.1 overs. Jacob Duffy was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with four wickets to his name in four overs against 15 runs. The skipper, Mitchell Santner also performed well in the previous match and picked two wickets while he was charged for 22 runs in four overs. Matt Henry also picked two wickets while Zakary Foulkes and Michael Bracewell picked one wicket each. Glenn Phillips was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.
Sri Lanka Reviews
Sri Lanka had lost their previous match of this series by the margin of 45 runs. They won the toss and decided to field first. The performance of their bowling unit was not much impressive and they leaked 186 runs in their 20 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with two wickets to his name in four overs against 28 runs. Nuwan Thushara was the other bowler from their side who also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket while he was charged for 25 runs in four overs.
Matheesha Pathirana also performed well and picked one wicket while Binura Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket. The batting order of Sri Lanka did not performed well in the previous match and they failed to chase the target of 187 runs. They could manage to score 141 runs and their full team came back to the pavilion in 19.1 overs. Kusal Perera was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 48 runs to his name on 35 balls with the help of four boundaries and two huge sixes. Pathum Nissanka also performed well in the previous match and scored 37 runs on 28 balls with the help of three boundaries and two huge sixes. The skipper, Charith Asalanka scored 20 runs while Kusal Mendis could manage to score 10 runs.
New Zealand T20 History and Stats
New Zealand had played a total of 224 T20 matches where they won 116 matches and opposing teams won 100 matches. Their 1 match was tied and 7 matches came without any result.
Sri Lanka T20 History and Stats
Sri Lanka had played a total of 202 T20 matches so far. They won 91 while other teams won 109 matches. Their 2 matches came without any result.
NZL vs SL Head to Head History and Stats
New Zealand had played 27 T20 matches against Sri Lanka where they won 16 matches and Sri Lanka had won 10 matches. 1 match of this two teams came without any result.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
According to today prediction, New Zealand is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why New Zealand is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:
- New Zealand had already won this series
- The batting order of New Zealand is also strong
- New Zealand has a strong bowling unit
- Sri Lanka is also a strong team
- The main bowlers of Sri Lanka are also in good form
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Sides
New Zealand is overall a strong and experianced team and they have a decent record while playing in their home conditions. They have strong batting order and bowling unit, so the wining chances of New Zealand for today match has been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today match is mentioned as under.
New Zealand has a 52% chance to win this match
Sri Lanka has a 48% chance to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss is going to play an important role in decision of each and every match of this series. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to bat first.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 3rd T20 match of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand is going to be held at Saxton Oval, Nelson. The pitch at the this venue is typically prepared to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. The nature of the pitch can vary, but it generally favors spinners and offers assistance to fast bowlers in the early stages of a match. The outfield is usually well-maintained and provides fast and true conditions for fielders and batsmen. The grass is kept short to allow for quick movement and good ball tracking.
Today Match Weather Report
The weather forecast in Nelson on match day is not good for a cricket game. There are some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full match to watch.
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New Zealand Playing 11
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 Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match
Dream11 Prediction for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of New Zealand and Sri Lanka is mentioned under.
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Thursday, 2nd January 2024
Time: 12:15 AM GMT / 01:15 PM LOCAL / 05:45 AM IST
Venue Details, Facts and History
Stadium: Saxton Oval
Location: Nelson, New Zealand
Opened: 2009
Capacity: 5,000
Known as: Saxton Oval
Time Zone: UTC +13:00
Home to: Central Districts
Other Sports: it is home to Rugby League
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
Total matches: 8
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won bowling first: 2
Average 1st Inns scores: 138
Average 2nd Inns scores: 126
Highest total recorded: 187/7 (20 Ov) by NZ vs WI
Lowest total recorded: 104/10 (20 Ov) by PAKW vs NZW
Highest score chased: 123/6 (19.4 Ov) by AUSW vs NZW
Lowest score defended: 114/7 (20 Ov) by NZW vs SLW
New Zealand T20 Squad
Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, 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 T20 Squad
Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Asitha Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dinesh Chandimal, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
Disclaimer
We have provided you the above-mentioned today cricket match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the decision will be yours.
