SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI: In a thrilling finale to the ongoing ODI series, Sri Lanka (SL) will aim for a clean sweep against New Zealand (NZ).

In the 3rd ODI on November 19, 2024, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Having already secured a 2-0 lead, the home team looks dominant, while the Black Caps will fight to salvage pride.

Match Information

• Date: November 19, 2024
• Time: 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
• Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
• Live Stream: SonyLIV and FanCode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Pallekele pitch offers early assistance to seamers due to cloud cover, while spinners dominate the middle overs. The average first-innings score is 248 runs, but a total above 300 is crucial for a competitive edge. The weather forecast indicates intermittent rain, with temperatures hovering around 28-30°C, potentially affecting play.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Previews

Sri Lanka

Already securing the series 2-0, Sri Lanka looks to complete a clean sweep. Kusal Mendis has been their standout performer, scoring a century in the first ODI and an unbeaten 74 in the second. Captain Charith Asalanka has contributed with crucial runs and wickets, supported by Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka. Spinners Mahesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay have been pivotal in strangling New Zealand’s batting lineup.

New Zealand

The Black Caps, under Mitchell Santner, have struggled against spin but have had bright sparks in Mark Chapman and Mitchell Hay. Will Young and Glenn Phillips will aim for solid starts, while Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi lead the bowling attack, seeking to salvage pride in the final game.

Key Players

• Kusal Mendis (SL): Scored 143 in the first ODI and an unbeaten 74 in the second.
• Charith Asalanka (SL): Contributed with bat and ball in both matches.
• Mark Chapman (NZ): Scored 76 in the second ODI.
• Michael Bracewell (NZ): Took 4 wickets in the second ODI.

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Kusal Mendis

Batters:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Will Young

All-rounders:

Mitchell Santner, Kamindu Mendis, Mark Chapman

Bowlers:

Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Michael Bracewell

Captain Choices:

Kusal Mendis, Mark Chapman

Vice-Captain Choices:

Mahesh Theekshana, Mitchell Santner

Team News

Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads as no injuries have been reported.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka:

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asith Fernando, Janith Liyanage

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Full Squads

Sri Lanka:

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asith Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Josh Clarkson, Dane Foxcroft, Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay