Result
3rd MatchNew Zealand
211/7 in 20.0
Sri Lanka
218/5 in 20.0
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 7 runs
Scorecard
New Zealand - Inning 1
| Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson | 37 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 176.19 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 69 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 176.92 |
| Mark Chapman | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| Glenn Phillips | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 35 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 205.88 |
| Mitchell Hay | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Bracewell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mitchell Santner | 14 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 21 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 161.54 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 1.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Binura Fernando | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
| Wanidu Hasaranga | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Charith Asalanka | 4.0 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 12.5 |
Extras
11 (W 7, B 0, LB 3)
Total Runs
211 (7 wkts, 20.0 ov)
Fall of Wickets
Sri Lanka - Inning 1
| Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Kusal Mendis | 22 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 137.5 |
| Kusal Perera | 101 | 46 | 4 | 13 | 219.57 |
| Avishka Fernando | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 |
| Charith Asalanka | 46 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4.0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4.0 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3.0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Extras
6 (W 4, B 0, LB 1)
Total Runs
218 (5 wkts, 20.0 ov)
Fall of Wickets
Betting Tips
Pathum Nissanka to score Over 21.5 runs
1.85
Nissanka has been Sri Lanka’s most consistent batsman on this tour. He has scored at least 25 runs in 4 of the last 5 matches against New Zealand and we are backing him to play well.
Highest individual score - Under 65.5
1.74
None of the two matches played at the Saxton Oval have seen an individual score of more than 65. We expect that trend to continue.
Having already won the 3-match series, New Zealand will aim for a clean sweep as it takes on Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Saxton Oval in Nelson.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 27 matches. New Zealand won 16 and Sri Lanka won 10. 1 match ended while 1 match ended without any result.
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NZ vs SL Team Previews
New Zealand
After a heartbreaking Test series loss against England earlier this month, New Zealand has ended the year on a high by defeating Sri Lanka in back-to-back T20s and is on track for a clean sweep.
Rachin Ravindra, who has been promoted to the top of the order, has struggled while facing the new ball. However, his partner, Tim Robinson, played a fluent knock of 41 runs to give his team a brisk start in the 2nd T20.
The middle order made up of Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, and Mitchell Hay has churned out some solid performances and will be high on confidence as they head to this match.
Jacob Duffy bowled a brilliant spell in the last match, picking up 4 wickets. He is the leading wicket-taker of the series. He has received good support from Matt Henry and Zakary Foulkes.
Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell will retain their places as well.
New Zealand Expected Playing 11
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tim Robinson
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Hay (WK)
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Michael Bracewell
- Matthew Henry
- Jacob Duffy
- Zakary Foulkes
Sri Lanka
The visitors will be very disappointed with the way things have panned out on this tour. While the series is already lost, they will look to gain some momentum before the upcoming ODIs.
Pathum Nissanka has been the best performer with the bat for the visitors. He scored a half-century in the first match and followed up with another steady innings on Monday. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera have played well in patches but they will need to play a longer innings if Sri Lanka wants to put up a big score.
The middle order has been a big disappointment as well. Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Avishka Fernando have all struggled to get going. The bowling, apart from Wanindu Hasaranga, has been mediocre as well.
The seam attack consists of Matheesha Pathirana, Binure Fernando, and Nuwan Thushara, while Theekshana will join Hasaranga in the spin department.
Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Kusal Perera
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kamindu Mendis
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Avishka Fernando
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Nuwan Thushara
- Binura Fernando
NZ vs SL Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at the Saxton is good for batting early in the match. The ball comes onto the bat thanks to the good pace and bounce that the surface offers. The team batting first will aim to score at least 180 runs here. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down a bit and the bounce is also inconsistent, making it difficult to go after the bowlers.
The weather in Nelson will remain overcast and there will be some drizzling throughout the day.
NZ vs SL Betting Tips
New Zealand has been clinical in this series and we expect them to continue playing well. Ari Lanka has performed below par, especially when it comes to the bowling. It will be difficult for them to turn things around.
Bet on New Zealand to win
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