SL vs NZ 2024, 3rd ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to face off in the third and final ODI of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (November 19). With the hosts already sealing the series with a 2-0 lead, this match serves as a dead rubber. However, New Zealand will aim to end the tour on a positive note by winning the ⭕last encounter.

Sri Lanka’s dominance and New Zealand’s quest for redemption

Sri Lanka’s commanding performances in the first two ODIs have ensured a series win, showcasing their balanced side and strong form at home. With the final game offering an opportunity to experiment, Sri Lanka might give chances to fringe players while aiming for a clean sweep to boost their morale ahead of upcoming challenges.

Despite their struggles in the ODI series, the Blackcaps will aim to finish their campaign with a win. While their T20I series performance showcased resilience, their ODI outings have highlighted inconsistencies in both batting and bowling. A win i🔴n Pallekele would help them sal♋vage some pride and gather momentum for future assignments.

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI:

• Date and Time: November 19; 09:00 am GMT | 2:30 pm IST | 2:30 pm local
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Pallekele pitch is expected to be a batter-friendly surface, making it easier for players to time their shots. Nevertheless, spinners are likely to dominate in the latter stages of the game as the pitch slows down. Pacers may struggle to extract movement unles💙s rain before the match alters the conditions. Captain winning the toss might look to bat first and put lots of run on the 🔯scoreboard

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mitch Hay
• Batters: Mark Chapman, Will Young, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
• All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage
• Bowlers: Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Michael Bracewell (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)
• Choice 2: Charith Asalanka (c), Maheesh Theekshana (vc)

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Janith Li༒yanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duff꧃y

SL vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 19, 09:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishಞan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madu💮shanka, Mohamed Shiraz

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, 😼Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips💞, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young

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