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The 3rd T20I match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will take place on January 2, 2025, at the Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time (6:30 AM IST).
Conditions: Sunny with light winds, perfect for cricket.
Temperature: 20–23°C
Rain Chances: None
New Zealand :
On June 17, 2024, in the 39th Match, Group C of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand defeated Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets with 46 balls remaining. This dominant performance highlighted New Zealand's strong batting depth and ability to chase down targets efficiently.
Sri Lanka :
Sri Lanka has won two of their last five matches, including a dominant victory against West Indies. However, they have struggled against New Zealand, losing three consecutive matches despite some close contests.
New Zealand:
Sri Lanka:
New Zealand's consistent performances in recent matches have given them the upper hand in this head-to-head battle, while Sri Lanka has struggled to match their dominance, barring one impressive chase.
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell – In great form, expected to anchor the innings.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka – Has been consistent with the bat in recent matches.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner – Known for his control and wicket-taking ability.
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga – A proven match-winner with his leg-spin.
Result of the Opening Bowler:
New Zealand’s opening bowlers are likely to create early breakthroughs, putting pressure on Sri Lanka’s top order.
If New Zealand Bats First:
Predicted Score: 180–190
Likely Result: New Zealand win by 20–30 runs.
If Sri Lanka Bats First:
Predicted Score: 160–170
Likely Result: New Zealand win with 5–6 wickets remaining.
New Zealand is likely to win the 3rd T20I based on their recent form, home advantage, and overall team performance.
Also Check: NZ vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Root
|
12972 |
| 2 |
Steven Smith
|
9999 |
| 3 |
Hashim Amla
|
9282 |
| 4 |
Kane Williamson
|
9276 |
| 5 |
Virat Kohli
|
9230 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nathan Lyon
|
16056 |
| 2 |
Harbhajan Singh
|
13537 |
| 3 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
|
12255 |
| 4 |
Tim Southee
|
11832 |
| 5 |
Mitchell Starc
|
10448 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jonny Bairstow
|
242 |
| 2 |
Quinton de Kock
|
221 |
| 3 |
Joe Root
|
207 |
| 4 |
Steven Smith
|
195 |
| 5 |
Ross Taylor
|
163 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Josh Philippe
|
12 |
| 2 |
Dhruv Jurel
|
8 |
| 3 |
Joshua Da Silva
|
8 |
| 4 |
Ghazi Ghori
|
6 |
| 5 |
Lorcan Tucker
|
6 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virat Kohli
|
13906 |
| 2 |
Rohit Sharma
|
10866 |
| 3 |
Chris Gayle
|
10480 |
| 4 |
Ross Taylor
|
8607 |
| 5 |
Hashim Amla
|
8113 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shakib Al Hasan
|
9373 |
| 2 |
Harbhajan Singh
|
8973 |
| 3 |
Ravindra Jadeja
|
7936 |
| 4 |
Tim Southee
|
7448 |
| 5 |
Adil Rashid
|
7061 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mushfiqur Rahim
|
242 |
| 2 |
Jos Buttler
|
221 |
| 3 |
Quinton de Kock
|
206 |
| 4 |
Virat Kohli
|
152 |
| 5 |
Ross Taylor
|
142 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saad Baig
|
50 |
| 2 |
Sharujan Shanmuganathan
|
19 |
| 3 |
Noman Shah
|
18 |
| 4 |
Fred Achelam
|
15 |
| 5 |
Shahbaz Badar
|
11 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rohit Sharma
|
4231 |
| 2 |
Babar Azam
|
4223 |
| 3 |
Virat Kohli
|
4188 |
| 4 |
Martin Guptill
|
3911 |
| 5 |
Paul Stirling
|
3777 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tim Southee
|
3671 |
| 2 |
Ish Sodhi
|
3237 |
| 3 |
Adil Rashid
|
3190 |
| 4 |
Shakib Al Hasan
|
3144 |
| 5 |
Mustafizur Rahman
|
2854 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quinton de Kock
|
84 |
| 2 |
David Miller
|
82 |
| 3 |
Martin Guptill
|
75 |
| 4 |
Jos Buttler
|
74 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Nabi
|
73 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ahmad Ramdoni
|
20 |
| 2 |
Babette De Leede
|
17 |
| 3 |
Zane Green
|
16 |
| 4 |
Sulaimon Runsewe
|
15 |
| 5 |
Irfan Karim
|
14 |
