Dream11: SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI

The third ODI match of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see Sri Lanka (SL) squaring off against New Zealand (NZ) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday, November 19. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

The T20I series between these two teams ended in a draw as both teams won one match each. Sri Lanka made a comeback in the ODI series and already sealed the series after winning the last two matches. They won their last match of the series by three wickets after the rain affected match was reduced to 46 overs each.

These two teams have played a total of 104 head-to-head test matches. New Zealand have won 52 matches, while Sri Lanka managed to win 43 matches. A total of three matches ended without any results. One match ended in a draw and 8 matches ended without a result.

SL vs NZ Match Details

The 3rd ODI match of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on November 19 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SL vs NZ, 3rd ODI Match

Date and Time: 19th November 2024, 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is good for both batters and bowlers. Team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. The last match played at this venue was the 2nd ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, where a total of 419 runs were scored at a loss of 17 wickets in a total of 91.1 overs.

SL vs NZ Form Guide

SL - W W L W W

NZ - L L L W W

SL vs NZ Probable Playing XI

SL Playing XI

Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka are unavailable

Kusal Perera, Nishan Madushanka (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Mahesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Janith Liyanage

NZ Playing XI

No injury updates

Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tom Robinson, Jacob Duffy, Henry Nicholls, Nathan Smith

SL vs NZ Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Mitchell Hay

Mitchell Hay is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He played an amazing innings of 49 runs in the last match. Sadeera Samarawickrama is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Charith Asalanka

Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Charith Asalanka has smashed 53 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last two matches. Mark Chapman is another good batter for today's match. He has smashed 78 runs in the last two matches of the series.

All-rounders

Michael Bracewell

Dunith Wellalage and Michael Bracewell are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Michael Bracewell has already smashed 34 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last two matches. Mitchell Santner is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Mahesh Theekshana

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Jeffrey Vandersay and Mahesh Theekshana. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Mahesh Theekshana has already taken 65 wickets in 47 ODI matches. Jacob Duffy is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match. He took 3 wickets in the first match.

SL vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell is one of the most crucial picks from New Zealand as the pitch is expected to support technical batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has already smashed 34 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last two matches of the series.

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka is one of the best picks from the Sri Lanka squad. He is in top notch form and expected to play a crucial role both with bat and ball. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs at this turning pitch. He has smashed 53 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last two matches.

5 Must-Picks for SL vs NZ, 3rd ODI Match

Charith Asalanka

Avishka Fernando

Will Young

Mahesh Theekshana

Michael Bracewell

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.