New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL, Today Match Prediction 05 April 2023

nz vs sl Match Prediction & Analysis

Sri Lanka finally had a win against their name in their New Zealand tour after losing the Tests (2-0) and ODI series (2-0) so far. And they had to play their best game to beta the New Zealanders in the first T20I match after going to the super over in a thrilling contest. Sri Lanka have a rare chance to win a T20I series in the New Zealand soil as the hosts miss a lot of regular players in this series. New Zealand has been giving their best and is never allowing the opposition to get away at any moment as seen in the last game where they levelled the score with a last ball six.

TEAMS PREVIEW

New Zealand Preview

New Zealand lost their openers cheaply trying to be positive in the big chase of 197 runs. Daryl Mitchell was their savior for their team as he brought their chase back on track scoring 66 runs of just 44 balls. Tom Latham (27 runs) and Mark Chapman (33 runs) gave good support at the other end. But they lost some quick wickets and the duo of Rachin Ravindra (26 runs) and James Neesham (19 runs) played good cameos. Ish Sodhi`s last ball six helped their team tie the match.

Their bowlers gave runs at a high economy rate, and they gave away 196 runs in their 20 overs. Pacers Adam Milne (1/43), Ben Lister (1/42), and Henry Shipley (1/43) took a wicket each in the match but gave runs at over 10 RPO. James Neesham was their top wicket taker with 2/33 in the match while Ish Sodhi`s 4 overs cost 33 runs.

Key players: James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Tom Latham (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister

New Zealand Actual Playing XI:

Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Benjamin Lister, Mark Chapman, Henry Shipley, Tim Seifert, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Chad Bowes, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell

Sri Lanka Preview

Sri Lanka posted a massive score of 196 runs with the duo of Kusal Perera (53 runs) and Asalanka (67 runs) making fifties with the bat with the latter being the aggressor with the bat. Wanindu Hasaranga (21 runs) and Kusal Mendis (25 runs) played attacking cameos at the either end of the innings. They will look to continue their good rhythm with the bat in this match too.

Sri Lanka bowlers tried to restrict the opposition but the last ball six ended the match as a draw. Maheesh Theekshana was superb with the ball with figures of 1/22. Dasun Shanaka (2/20), Wanindu Hasaranga (2/30), and Pramod Madushan (2/37) picked up 2 wickets in the match while Dilshan Madushanka chipped with a wicket in the match.

Key players: Kusal Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan

Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:

Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Wanidu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch will be good track to bat on with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The pitch might slow down as the match progresses and the batters might struggle to time the ball. Dunedin will have cloudy and dark weather with some intermittent showers on the match day.

Venue Details

Dunedin is one of the good venues in the New Zealand with picturesque background and cool breezy climate. Only 2 T20I matches have been played here and this the third match of the day.

Toss: To Bat

Both teams will look to bat first as teams batting first has won both the matches played here. The pitch might slow down as the match progresses.