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: 109.2

  • NZ vs ENG (No result)
    England tour of New Zealand | 23 Oct 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 38/1 (3.4 ov) | ENG
    N
  • NZ vs ENG (England won by 65 runs)
    England tour of New Zealand | 20 Oct 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 171/10 (18 ov) | ENG 236/4 (20 ov)
    L
  • NZ vs ENG (No result)
    England tour of New Zealand | 18 Oct 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ | ENG 153/6 (20 ov)
    N
  • NZ vs AUS (Australia won by 3 wickets)
    Australia tour of New Zealand | 04 Oct 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 156/9 (20 ov) | AUS 160/7 (18 ov)
    L
  • NZ vs AUS (Australia won by 6 wickets)
    Australia tour of New Zealand | 01 Oct 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 181/6 (20 ov) | AUS 185/4 (16.3 ov)
    L

Sri Lanka Avg: 170.8

  • IND vs SL (India won by superover)
    Asia Cup | 26 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    IND 202/5 (20 ov) & 3/0 (0.1 ov) | SL 202/5 (20 ov) & 2/2 (0.5 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 5 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 23 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    PAK 138/5 (18 ov) | SL 133/8 (20 ov)
    L
  • SL vs BAN (Bangladesh won by 4 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 20 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 168/7 (20 ov) | BAN 169/6 (19.5 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AFG (Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 18 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 171/4 (18.4 ov) | AFG 169/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • SL vs HK (Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets)
    Asia Cup | 15 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
    SL 153/6 (18.5 ov) | HK 149/4 (20 ov)
    W

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 0% wins, with an average batting score of 109.2. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 185, 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 170.8. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 197 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 Seifert
    Form Score: 193.8
    84 runs (agg) · SR 113
  • Tim Robinson
    Form Score: 128.2
    58 runs (agg) · SR 76.2
  • Rachin Ravindra
    Form Score: 90.8
    17 runs (agg) · SR 175.8
Top Bowlers
  • Kyle Jamieson
    Form Score: 13.3
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.44
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: -5.1
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.34
  • Jimmy Neesham
    Form Score: -5.1
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 9.19

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 290.9
    160 runs (agg) · SR 102.4
  • Kusal Perera
    Form Score: 218.4
    105 runs (agg) · SR 80.8
  • Dasun Shanaka
    Form Score: 164.3
    69 runs (agg) · SR 80.2
Top Bowlers
  • Maheesh Theekshana
    Form Score: 18.7
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.43
  • Dasun Shanaka
    Form Score: 17
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.67
  • Dushmantha Chameera
    Form Score: 5.9
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.39
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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