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SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)

After defeating Sri Lanka (SL) in a thrilling second T20 international by a margin of four wickets, Zimbabwe (ZIM) now faces them in the third and final match of the series. The decider is all to be played on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 19:00 IST. Notably, the Lankan Lions won the opening encounter by three wickets, and with the visitor's victory in the last game, the series has gone into the decider. Ahead of the third game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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Chasing a target of 174 in the last game, lower-order players Luke Jongwe and Clive Madande snatched a shocking and solid victory for the Zimbabweans. The former remained unbeaten on 25 off just 12 which included two fours and as many maximums as the tourists crossed the line with one ball to spare. An exciting series finale to set up perfectly with the Zimbabwean tour of Sri Lanka coming to an end.

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SL vs ZIM, Team Form Guide 

Sri Lanka: L-W-L-L-L

Zimbabwe: W-L-L-L-W

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report

Batting first sides have managed to win 19 out of the 46 T20Is played so far at the venue. Chasing teams have won 26 times while the remaining game ended with no result. The track supports the batters initially but then favors the spinners as the game progresses. 

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Top Player Picks

Angelo Mathews (SL)

• Veteran Angelo Mathews is the leading run-scorer in the series so far
• The right-handed middle-order batter has scores of 46 and 66* to his name
• The 36-year old is averaging a staggering 112.00 and he also won the Player of the Match award in the opening game 

Charith Asalanka (SL)

• Charith Asalanka has struck the second-most runs after Mathews in the series
• The left-handed middle-order batter scored 69 off just 39 with five fours and three maximums in the second T20I

Sikandar Raza (ZIM)

• Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza delivered a solid all-round performance of 62 off 42 and 3/13 (4) in the opener
• After bagging a single-digit in the second game, Raza is expected to get a big score again under his belt

Craig Ervine (ZIM)

• Experienced campaigner Craig Ervine struck 70 off 54 with six fours and two sixes last time out
• The left-handed opening player has racked up the most runs for his side so far in these two matches

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

After suffering a shock defeat in the second T20I, the home side is expected to clinch a victory over Zimbabwe in the series decider. So bank on the Lankan players for your Fantasy-XI side to fetch more points.

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Craig Ervine
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sikandar Raza 
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain: Angelo Mathews
Vice-captain: Charith Asalanka

SL: 7 Players, ZIM: 4 Players

SL vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Ryan Burl
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Ryan Burl, Sean Williams
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Richard Ngarava

Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-captain: Angelo Mathews

SL: 7 Players, ZIM: 4 Players

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