New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

This will be the third and final match of the ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium will host this game, which will be played at 2:30 PM IST on November 19th, 2024. Sri Lanka has already won the series. 

Sri Lanka won the last match by 3 wickets thanks to a resilient effort from Kusal Mendis. The bowlers made full use of the conditions and restricted New Zealand to just 209 runs. Sri Lanka also lost quite a few wickets but Maheesh Theekshana assisted Mendis quite well to see the hosts over the line.

Meanwhile, New Zealand will be disappointed after the defeat in the last game. The bowlers tried hard but it all went in vain. Batting has been a big concern for the visitors on this tour. Mark Chapman (76 runs) was the only batter who did well. Mitch Hay also scored 49 runs. New Zealand will be eager for a win in this last match of the tour.

SL vs NZ: Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Nishan Madushka (wk), Nuwaindu Fernando/Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka/Mohamed Shiraz

New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls/Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Josh Clarkson/Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy/Adam Milne/Zakary Foulkes

SL vs NZ: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The conditions were on the slower side in the second ODI. Run scoring was quite demanding. It’s expected to be similar in this match too. Spinners will get ample help off the deck. The pacers too will get some movement with the new ball. Teams may prefer chasing with rain forecasted. 

The temperature will be 28 degrees Celsius at the start of the match. Rain is expected to interfere in this match as well. 

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Top Player Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Glenn Phillips (NZ)

• Glenn Phillips hasn’t had a great ODI series but he will be a key player for the Kiwis and a top pick in your fantasy teams.

• He will bowl 8-10 overs and will bat in the middle order. Phillips scored 15 runs and picked up one wicket in the last game.

Maheesh Theekshana (NZ)

• Maheesh Theekshana was brilliant in the second ODI. He first picked up 3 wickets and then scored a crucial 27* with the bat. Try him as C/VC in the big leagues.

• He 5 wickets in two games of the series so far. Theekshana will fancy his chances against New Zealand’s vulnerable batting unit. 

Jeffrey Vandersay(SL)

• Jeffrey Vandersay is another top fantasy pick for this game. He will bowl his full quota and is handy with the bat as well.   

• He picked up 3 wickets in the last match and has a total of 4 wickets in the two games. Vandersay will exploit the conditions and will be in for another good performance.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Dunith Wellalage (SL)

• Dunith Wellalage will be an excellent C/VC option for this match. He is a wicket-taker and is also capable with the bat. 

• He picked up a wicket and scored 18 runs in the last match. Wellalage has been in good form and can trouble the Kiwis. 

Charith Asalanka (SL)

• Charith Asalanka has performed consistently in the ODI series. His importance in this game will increase as Sri Lanka is resting their three premier batters.

• Asalanka has 53 runs and 3 wickets in the two ODIs. He will bat in the middle order and is expected to bowl a decent number of overs in this match. 

Michael Bracewell (NZ)

• Michael Bracewell has been phenomenal on this tour, especially with the ball. He will be an ideal C/VC choice. 

• He scored 34* runs and picked up a wicket in the first ODI and followed it up by picking up 4 wickets in the last match.

SL vs NZ Player to Avoid 

Janith Liyanage (SL)

• Janith Liyanage has scored 36 runs in the two ODIs. He’s not contributing with the ball and has struggled so far in the series. There are many better picks than him. He’ll be our player to avoid for this game.

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Sri Lanka will be the favourites to win this game despite resting their top batters. The Kiwis have struggled to bat against the Lankan bowlers and Sri Lanka has good depth in their squad with both bat and ball. It’s expected to be a closely fought contest with Sri Lanka emerging victorious.