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Saxton Oval Nelson Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I

Rajgeeta∙ Updated: Jan 1 2025, 11:30 AM

Saxton Oval Nelson [Source: @bbctms/X.com]Saxton Oval Nelson [Source: @bbctms/X.com]

The final showdown of the three-match T20 International series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is all set to take place at Saxton Oval, Nelson, on Thursday, January 2. With the series already in New Zealand's favour, the Kiwis will be aiming for a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka will be fighting to salvage some pride.

Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand have showcased exceptional grit and teamwork in the series. They outplayed Sri Lanka in both previous games, securing an unbeatable lead. In the opening match, the Kiwis held their nerves for a thrilling eight-run win. The second game saw Jacob Duffy’s stellar performance that sealed yet another convincing victory for the home side.

On the other hand, the visitors have had a tough time in this series, narrowly losing the first game and falling short in the second. Despite their efforts, they haven’t been able to overcome Kiwis' well-rounded performance.

Ahead of the exciting clash, take a look at the weather report for the third T20I.

Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I

Information
Details
Temperature
22°
Wind SpeedNNE 9 km/h
Probability of rain and thunderstorms 55% and 11%
Cloud Cover51%

(Source: Accuweather.com)

According to AccuWeather, the conditions at Saxton Oval in Nelson seem relatively balanced for the game day. The temperature is expected to hover around 25°C, with a Real Feel of 25°C. The morning might see a few scattered showers, but sunny intervals are likely to dominate later. 

Winds from the NNE at 9 km/h, gusting up to 33 km/h, might slightly influence play. There’s a 55% chance of precipitation, including an 11% chance of thunderstorms, with an estimated 0.7 mm of rain over one hour. Cloud cover will be around 51%. Overall, there are slight chances of rain and thunderstorms, so fans and players might experience some interruptions.