πππππ :Β Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
ππππ : November 19, Tuesday
ππππ : 14:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ : Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd ODI 2024
New Zealandβs challenge to avoid a whitewash
- Sri Lanka has lost only once in the last seven games at home
- New Zealand has won only once in the last six games in Sri Lanka
- New Zealandβs top and middle order have struggled against spin
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SL vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the third and final game of the ODI series and hosts Sri Lank have already won convincingly. In the rain-affected 2nd ODI, the Sri Lankans held their nerves to win the game by 3 wickets. They will aim for a clean sweep and ride on the momentum. The young New Zealand team has struggled on this tour, and they would like to avoid a series of whitewashes and end their Asian tour on a high note.
Sri Lanka has dominated teams at home in the last few series. They have lost only once in the last seven games, boosting the teamβs confidence. In contrast, New Zealand has always struggled in Sri Lanka. The batting lineup lacks experience in these conditions. It remains to be seen if the side can put up a strong show in this game and avoid a series whitewash.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
Charith Asalanka will be pleased with how his team has gone about this series. They were favorites to win in home conditions and take full advantage of the dusty tracks. The bowling attack has done well for the side, but Asalanka expects a better show from his batsmen as they have struggled against New Zealandβs bowlers.
New Zealand Preview
Mitchell Santnerβs team came to Sri Lanka with high confidence after the historic series win in India. However, it has been a massive wake-up call for the team that fielded several young players in this series. The Kiwis will fight for their pride with the series already in Sri Lankaβs bag. Their batsmen have struggled, and Santner would like to see a better performance from his batters.
The top order hasnβt done well, and the side will need a good show from Will Young and Tim Robinson at the top. Mark Chapman batted well in the last game and must build partnerships with Glenn Phillips and Henry Nicholls in the middle order. Mitchell Santner, Mitch Hay, and Michael Bracewell are good finishers, and their role in this game will be crucial.
Weather Conditions
We would see overcast skies over Pallekele, and rain may cause disruptions. The wicket here has produced lots of runs in the past, as batsmen can play their strokes freely. The average first innings score here is 248 runs. The side batting first would be eying a total of 300 to feel safe.
SL vs NZ Pitch Report
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is a big venue. We have seen batsmen score runs as the outfield is fast, and the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers do well under cloudy skies and get the ball to move. The wicket here offers lots of assistance to the spinners as the ball grips the surface and turns sharply.
Toss: To Bat
It is a good wicket to bat on at the start, but it gets slower in the second half. The spinners will be difficult to bat against in the second innings. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by batting first.
