Match Details | |
Match | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2023 |
Date | 08/04/2023 (Saturday) |
Time | 06:00 (GMT+5) / 06:30 (GMT+5.5) / 07:00 (GMT+6) |
Format | T20I |
Venue | John Davies Oval, Queenstown |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at a glance
- In the final match of the series, New Zealand’s two crucial batsmen will be Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell.
- Maheesh Theekshana has an economy of just 5 in this T20I series and is one to keep an eye on.
- Fast bowler Adam Milne’s 5-26 spell in the second T20I broke Sri Lanka’s back. This match’s spell will be worth watching.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Preview
New Zealand
Despite taking the 1st T20I to the Super Over thanks to a late over blitz by Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s performance was below standard. However, in the 2nd match, they remedied their errors and checked all the boxes. After putting Sri Lanka in, they bowled them out for 141, a below-par score on a fantastic Dunedin pitch. The visitors were unable to cope with Adam Milne’s blistering career-best performance of 5-26, while opener Tim Seifert blasted his way to spectacular innings of 79* off 43 balls.
New Zealand bats deep, and with Seifert in such good form, their batting appears to be even more dangerous. The bedrocks of the middle order are Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell, and we expect one of them to play a critical role in the finale. The bowling of New Zealand was put to the test in the first T20I, but they fared considerably better in Dunedin. Of course, Milne was the standout performer, but Ben Lister (2-26 off 4 overs) bowled an excellent spell as well.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was 122-4 in the 16th over of the second T20I, aiming to achieve more than 160. However, they lost their next six wickets for only 19 runs, a collapse that cost them the match and may cost them the series.
Kusal Perera has been the most consistent batsman for Sri Lanka in this series, scoring 53* (45 balls) and 35 (32 balls). Charith Asalanka, whose 67 off 41 balls delivered Sri Lanka an impressive total of 196-5 in the first game, will be the batter to watch. Wanindu Hasaranga, the star leg-spinner, will be the man to watch in the bowling department. He can turn the game in one over as a wicket-taker. Maheesh Theekshana, off-spinner, has been outstanding in the Powerplay overs, keeping things tight with his line and lengths.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Playing Squads
New Zealand’s Squads
New Zealands Squads
Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ben Lister, and Ish Sodhi.
Sri Lanka’s Squads
Sri Lankas Squads
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, and Dilshan Madushanka.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Team Form in Last 5 Matches
New Zealand – W L L L W | Sri Lanka – L W L W L |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka outfield report
John Davies Oval Queenstown
The team that wins the toss is expected to bat first, as is customary in T20 contests these days.
For the time being, there is no chance of rain, and the playing conditions will be pleasant. Temperatures will hover around 25 degrees Celsius.
The John Davies Oval will host its first international T20 match. This surface has a grassy tinge to it. This means that the wicket will benefit faster bowlers far more than spinners. Batsmen must be cautious in the early overs when the ball is new and faster bowlers can extract some pace and movement from the surface.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Final Prediction
Winning the toss
- New Zealand
Player of the Match
- New Zealand – Tim Seifert
Most sixes
- New Zealand – Tim Seifert
- Sri Lanka – Kusal Perera
Most wickets
- New Zealand – Adam Milne
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
Most runs
- New Zealand – Tim Seifert
- Sri Lanka – Kusal Perera
Team Scores Batting First
- New Zealand – 180+
- Sri Lanka – 160+
According to our prediction, New Zealand will win this match.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.