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SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Sri Lanka And New Zealand?

SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Prediction [Source: @ImThimira07/X.com]SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Prediction [Source: @ImThimira07/X.com]

The final match of the three-match ODI series is here as Sri Lanka takes on New Zealand on Tuesday, November 19, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. With the series already locked at 2-0 in their favour, the Lankans look hungry for a clean sweep. On the other hand, the Kiwis are playing for pride and hoping to avoid a total whitewash.

Sri Lanka

The second ODI was a clinic in bowling by Sri Lanka. They sent New Zealand in to bat first and never let them breathe, bowling them out for just 209 in 45.1 overs. Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay took three wickets each, while Asitha Fernando grabbed two. Even skipper Charith Asalanka chipped in, along with Dunith Wellalage. It was a total team effort—everyone did their bit, and the Kiwis couldn’t catch a break.

Chasing a modest total, Sri Lanka had a few hiccups but got the job done. Kusal Mendis was the man of the hour, staying unbeaten with 74 off 102 balls, guiding the team home. Pathum Nissanka (28), Janith Liyanage (22), and Maheesh Theekshana (27*) added handy runs. Some of the big names—Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama—fell early, but the Lankans held their ground and won with three wickets in hand.

New Zealand

New Zealand’s batting has been dismal and left much to desire. They struggled yet again in the second ODI. Only Mark Chapman, with 76, and Mitch Hay, with 49, showed some fight. Will Young looked promising with 26 but couldn’t build on it. The rest of the batters including Tim Robinson, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, and skipper Mitchell Santner couldn’t hold up. The lineup crumbled, leaving New Zealand with only 209 on the board.

The Kiwi bowlers tried to make a game of it. Michael Bracewell gave it his all, taking four wickets, and Santner, Phillips, and Nathan Smith pitched in with one each. But it wasn’t enough. The Lankan lineup held firm and chased down the target with five balls to spare.


SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

Categories
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Matches Played104104
Matches Won4352
Matches Lost5243
No Result88
Tied11


How Will the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The pitch at Pallekele is all about spin. It’s been a tricky surface for batters, especially early on, giving spinners a real chance to shine. But it does ease up later, and chasing teams have a good track record here—25 wins out of 43 ODIs. Whoever wins the toss is likely to bowl first, hoping to put the other side in a spin.

Players To Watch Out For In SL vs NZ

Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis has been in fine form, scoring 437 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 54.63 and a strike rate of 88.82. He has been brilliant in this series, scoring a hundred and a fifty. The veteran batter will look to continue the good run of form and add more runs to his tally.

Jeffrey Vandersay

Jeffrey Vandersay has been exceptional with 13 wickets in his last 5 matches at an economy of 5.01 and a strike rate of 18.23. His leg-spin has been effective in breaking partnerships and containing runs in crucial phases.

New Zealand

Will Young

Will Young has been consistent with 359 runs in his last 7 matches at an impressive average of 51.29 and a strike rate of 94.22. His reliability at the crease makes him crucial for New Zealand’s batting depth. He has got starts in the series but has failed to convert them into big scores, something he will aim to rectify in the upcoming game.

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell was brilliant with the ball in the last match as he picked up a four wicket haul and single-handedly kept the Kiwis in the game. He failed with the bat, however, his batting ability cannot be underestimated. The all-rounder will look to come good in this game and deliver with both bat and ball.

Today's Match Prediction: SL vs NZ

Predicted Top Performers

Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana
New Zealand – Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay

SL vs NZ: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 250-270
Predicted second innings score: 255-275

Predicted Result: The toss will be a huge factor here, and the team fielding first will likely have an edge in this match.