The 3rd ODI of the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 will be played between New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL) at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday, January 11, 2025. New Zealand leads the series 1-0 after a dominant nine-wicket victory in the first ODI, with Matt Henry and Will Young playing pivotal roles. Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back and level the series.
Here’s your NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, including top fantasy picks, playing XI, pitch report, and team recommendations for today’s match.
Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI
- Date: January 11, 2025
- Time: 6:30 AM IST
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
Small League Team:
- Captain Choices:
- Wanindu Hasaranga – A key all-rounder for Sri Lanka, capable of taking wickets and scoring runs.
- Rachin Ravindra – Solid with both bat and ball, a potential match-winner.
- Vice-Captain Choices:
- Will Young – In form, with an impressive knock in the first ODI.
- Matt Henry – A top bowler, especially in conditions favoring pace and bounce.
- Dream11 Small League Team:
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Matt Henry
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Glenn Phillips
- Tom Latham (w)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Nathan Smith
Grand League Team:
- Captain Choices:
- Pathum Nissanka – A consistent top-order batter for Sri Lanka.
- Nathan Smith – Can contribute with both bat and ball, making him a solid choice for Grand Leagues.
- Vice-Captain Choices:
- Lahiru Kumara – The fast bowler from Sri Lanka, could be pivotal in early breakthroughs.
- Glenn Phillips – A big hitter and a reliable fielder, can contribute in various aspects.
- Dream11 Grand League Team:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nathan Smith
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Lahiru Kumara
- Glenn Phillips
- Will Young
- Kusal Mendis (w)
- Tom Latham (w)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mark Chapman
- Matt Henry
Rotate Players Across Teams:
To maximize your chances of a high Dream11 score, rotate these players in different teams. This allows you to diversify your options and increase your chances of success.
Pitch Report & Weather Update:
- Pitch: Fast & Bounce, with support for pacers in the early stages. Batting conditions are expected to be average, with some assistance for spin as well.
- Pace Bowling: Likely to dominate early with the ball coming onto the bat nicely.
- Spin Bowling: Will play a role, but conditions will favor fast bowlers more.
- Batting: Average score in first innings – 222, with the second innings scoring slightly lower.
Weather:
- Temperature: 23.6°C
- Humidity: 88%
- Rain: Light rain expected
- Wind Speed: 13.6 km/h
NZ vs SL Head-to-Head Record (ODI):
- Total Matches: 107
- Won by Sri Lanka: 52
- Won by New Zealand: 45
- No Result: 9
- Tied: 1
Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand (NZ):
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (w)
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Matt Henry
- Jacob Duffy
- William O’Rourke
Sri Lanka (SL):
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (w)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Janith Liyanage
- Chamindu Wickramasinghe
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Eshan Malinga
- Asitha Fernando
Injury Updates:
- New Zealand: No injury updates
- Sri Lanka: No injury updates
Where to Watch:
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Stream: SonyLiv
This comprehensive NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction should help you in building a winning fantasy team for today’s match. Best of luck.
