With two wins in this ODI series, Sri Lanka has demonstrated their ability to perform well at home. Despite losing the second ODI, the Black Caps will be proud of their comeback this series and leading their hosts all the way to the penultimate over. Over the past two games, Kusal Mendis has been a rock-solid batting option for them.

SL vs NZ Match Details

Date: November 19th, 2024

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele

SL vs NZ Weather Report

The weather in Pallekele appears ominous. Rain is expected on matchday with a 56 percent probability at the start of the match.

SL vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch will have been mostly covered in the days leading up to the final ODI due to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Seamers are likely to benefit from early seam movement.

SL vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing 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

SL Playing 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

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SL vs NZ Key Players

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis understands how to use pace to his advantage, making him an elite opening batsman. He averages around 35 in this format. He scored 143 and 74* runs in the two ODIs. He is expected to perform well in the next game as well.

Jacob Duffy

Jacob Duffy is a major bowling threat from New Zealand. He took three wickets in the first game but did not take any in the final game. He will be hoping to perform well in the next game.

SL vs NZ Match Tips

The Sri Lankans might be looking to improve their team's ability to bat as a whole rather than relying on individuals. New Zealand's bowling has improved between games one and two. Their main concern will be a lack of adaptability for the batting conditions. Sri Lanka is going to be aiming towards a clean sweep in the ODI series.

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match