New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Preview, 3rd T20I
New Zealand were much more incisive in the second T20I than the series opener.
New Zealand will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the series at the Saxton Oval on Thursday, January 2.
The hosts come into this game with a 2-0 lead. It was Sri Lanka's game to lose in the first one. After a blazing start provided by the openers, the Kiwi bowlers made a remarkable comeback to hold the Lankans eight short of the target.
The second game was a much more convincing win for New Zealand. A late flourish at the death got them to 186, after which a disciplined bowling performance shot the Lankans out for 141.
Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I |
| Venue | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Date & Time | Thursday, January 2, 5:45 am IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv (app and website), Amazon Prime Video |
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Pitch Report
The Saxton Oval has conducted only a couple of T20Is so far. The average first innings score is 184. Teams opting to bat first have won on both occasions. Loads of runs can be expected at the venue if the batters are willing to see out the new ball, which might swing around for the first couple of overs.
Also Check: NZ vs SL 2024-25 Stats
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Won by New Zealand | 16 |
| Won by Sri Lanka | 10 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 22, 2006 |
| Most-recent Fixture | December 30, 2024 |
Probable Predicted XIs
New Zealand:
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:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
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