Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI – Lotus365 Match Prediction and Betting Tips

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The final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the 2024 series takes place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With Sri Lanka already having secured the series, New Zealand will be desperate to avoid a whitewash and restore some pride. This game promises to be a battle of skills, with Sri Lanka looking to continue their dominant run at home.

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Match Prediction and Analysis – SL vs NZ

• Tournament: New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, ODI, 2024

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka

• Toss Prediction: To Bat

• Lotus365 Insight: Batting first is advantageous on this slower wicket.

Team Previews

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been outstanding at home, with bowlers playing a pivotal role in their success. While the batting hasn’t been consistent, the all-round performance has ensured back-to-back wins.

Key Players to Watch:

• Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando: Will look to capitalize on the powerplay.

• Kusal Mendis: A game-changer in the middle order.

• Maheesh Theekshana: Has consistently troubled New Zealand with his spin.

Sri Lanka Predicted XI:Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando.

New Zealand

New Zealand has struggled against spin and slow pitches on this tour. Captain Mitchell Santner will be relying on his bowlers to restrict Sri Lanka and give their batsmen a fighting chance.

Key Players to Watch:

• Mark Chapman: Showed resilience in the last game.

• Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner: Their spin bowling will be crucial.

• Glenn Phillips: A potential match-winner in the middle order.

New Zealand Predicted XI:Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Jacob Duffy, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

• Pitch: The wicket at Pallekele favors batsmen early on but slows down as the game progresses, making spin a decisive factor in the second innings.

• Weather: Overcast skies are expected with potential rain interruptions.

Toss: Teams winning the toss should opt to bat first and aim for a total of 300+ to put pressure on the opposition.

Winning Prediction

With a dominant record at home and a well-balanced side, Sri Lanka is poised to complete a clean sweep. New Zealand will need an extraordinary performance from their batsmen to turn things around.

Lotus365 Betting Tip: Back Sri Lanka to win this match.

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