New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket...

New Zealand and Sri Lanka are poised to continue their ongoing ODI series. On Saturday, January 11, both teams will face off in the series' third one-day international at Eden Park in Auckland. The Mitchell Santner-led side won the first game by 9 wickets and then won the second by 113 runs.

It is worth noting that New Zealand has won both ODIs, clinching the series in the process. New Zealand batted first and scored 255/9 in the allotted 37 overs. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman scored half-centuries to lead the home side. In response, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 142 runs.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match details:

Pitch report:

Bowlers prefer the surface at Eden Park in Auckland. With a slow pitch in play, the spinners will benefit greatly from the surface, and choosing to bowl first after winning the toss may be a good move.

Head to Head:

Probable New Zealand and Sri Lanka Playing XI:

Predicted New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy.

Predicted Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz.

Winner Prediction:

While Sri Lanka has the ability to defeat New Zealand, they will require something exceptional to return to winning ways. Sri Lanka's chances of winning the third ODI appear slim, given New Zealand's performance thus far.

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