New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in the final T20I game of the three-match series on Thursday (January 2). The last encounter of the series will take place at the Saxton Oval, Nelson. New Zealand have already clinched the series by winning the first two games, they will look to complete the whitewash by winning the last one too. On the other hand, the visitors will look to fight for the pride.
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 3rd T20I:
- Date and Time: January 2, 12:15 am GMT | 05:45 am IST | 01:15 pm local
- Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson.
Saxton Oval Pitch Report:
The pitch can displays some seam movement early in the game, providing pacers with good opportunities to challenge the batters. However, if the batting side successfully negotiates the initial new-ball threat, they can take advantage of the ground’s small dimensions to clear the boundary with ease. Spin bowlers are unlikely to receive much support from the pitch.
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Jacob Duffy (vc)
- Choice 2: Zak Foulkes (c), Pathum Nissanka (vc)
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NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mitch Hay, Bevon Jacobs, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando
NZ vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 2, 12:15 am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando.
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