New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Finished
, January 02, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
211/7 (20)
Sri Lanka
SL
218/5 (20)
SL won by 7 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v SL
SL to win
0%
NZ
100%
SL
Mode: Completed Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 runs. Final: NZ 211/7 (20 ov) vs SL 218/5 (20 ov)
NZ Completed
— 0%
SL
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 211/7 (20 ov) vs SL 218/5 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs SL game has been scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 12:15 AM UTC at Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I
TournamentSri Lanka tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeThursday, January 2, 12:15 AM UTC
VenueSaxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 136.4

  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 8 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 13 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ 141/2 (15.4 ov) | WI 140/10 (18.4 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (Match abondoned due to rain)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 10 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ | WI 38/1 (6.3 ov)
    L
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 9 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 09 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ 177/9 (20 ov) | WI 168/10 (19.5 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 3 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 06 Nov 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 207/5 (20 ov) | WI 204/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (West Indies won by 7 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 05 Nov 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 157/9 (20 ov) | WI 164/6 (20 ov)
    L

Sri Lanka Avg: 133.8

  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 6 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 29 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 118/4 (18.4 ov) | SL 114/10 (19.1 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 6 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 27 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 178/7 (20 ov) | SL 184/5 (20 ov)
    W
  • SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 25 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    SL 148/1 (16.2 ov) | ZIM 146/5 (20 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 7 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 22 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 131/3 (15.3 ov) | SL 128/7 (20 ov)
    L
  • SL vs ZIM (Zimbabwe won by 67 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 20 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    SL 95/10 (20 ov) | ZIM 162/8 (20 ov)
    L

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 136.4. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 162, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 133.8. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 158 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tim Robinson
    Form Score: 192.3
    93 runs (agg) · SR 100.3
  • Devon Conway
    Form Score: 176.5
    100 runs (agg) · SR 76.8
  • Mark Chapman
    Form Score: 149.7
    67 runs (agg) · SR 113.4
Top Bowlers
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 105.9
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.82
  • Ish Sodhi
    Form Score: 45.3
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.92
  • Mitchell Santner
    Form Score: 27
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.67

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Kamil Mishara
    Form Score: 252.4
    144 runs (agg) · SR 104.2
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 196.1
    96 runs (agg) · SR 82.6
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 147.1
    70 runs (agg) · SR 68.6
Top Bowlers
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 51.4
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.51
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
    Form Score: 36.5
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.91
  • Pavan Rathnayake
    Form Score: 30.3
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.5
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Match Details
Date
2025-01-02 05:45 AM
Venue
Saxton Oval, Nelson
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Kim Cotton
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe