Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 Cricket Prediction | 3rd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

March 30, 2023

Match Details
Match	New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI \| Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023
Date	31/03/2023 (Friday)
Time	06:00 (GMT+5) / 06:30 (GMT+5.5) / 07:00 (GMT+6)
Format	ODI
Venue	Seddon Park, Hamilton

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at a glance

The first ODI ended in a 198-run defeat for Sri Lanka thanks to Henry Shipley’s first fifer.
Sri Lanka has won two of the three games at Seddon Park.
New Zealand is undefeated in the last six One-Day Internationals (ODIs) versus Sri Lanka.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Preview

New Zealand

New Zealand

In the tragic circumstances on Tuesday, New Zealand’s bowlers would have liked their chances of bowling Sri Lanka out for another low total. But, they could be prepared to take advantage of comparable conditions in this game.

Because of the heavy rain that fell during Tuesday’s scheduled second ODI, all New Zealand players who would have been nominated will be even fresher for the series finale. We expect Tom Latham to captain a team that includes Mark Chapman in the middle order and Chad Bowes and Will Young in the opening two.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka must win this game to be eligible for automatic qualification to the 2023 World Cup. The method may not work, but we expect them to play aggressively in this encounter.

With the IT20 series starting two days after this match, Sri Lanka will be looking for their first victory of the tour in the final ODI. Wanindu Hasaranga is still on tour and will return to his IPL squad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, in time for their third game.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Playing Squads

New Zealand’s Squads

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Henry Shipley, Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, and Matt Henry.

Sri Lanka’s Squads

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Dilshan Madushanka, and Kasun Rajitha.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Form in Last 5 Matches

New Zealand – NR W L L L

Sri Lanka – NR L L L L

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka outfield report

Seddon Park Hamilton

According to recent results, there is no significant benefit to batting first or second at this stadium. But, with humidity levels expected to rise in the second inning, we estimate that both teams will prefer to field first.

We expect a complete game in Hamilton and no weather delays. Throughout the game, the weather is expected to be overcast.

Hamilton has a superb batting wicket, and both teams should aim for a score of 300+ when batting first in this encounter. The pitch will be fast and furious.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Final Prediction

Winning the toss