New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Prediction: New Zealand to record a complete sweep

The national teams of New Zealand and Sri Lanka will play each other in the third One-Day International (ODI) in 2025. Following New Zealand's two consecutive victories, both teams will relish the final-game practice. It will be held at Eden Park, Auckland. Sri Lanka will be looking to redeem themselves. Fans can catch up live on TNT Sports and Willow TV. Who will win this game of cricket?

New Zealand Form

New Zealand is coming into this match from a back-to-back victory over Sri Lanka. The first was by 9 wickets, and the second one by 113 runs. Their last victory contribution is traced to the impressive game from Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman. The duo added a 112 run. Mark Chapman will be more involved in this 3rd match and will be seeking to be the top batter. A complete sweep is the target for this team, with an improved chase strategy.

New Zealand Predicted Lineup

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell

Sri Lanka Form

Sri Lanka was outplayed in the second encounter, which could be attributed to the rain. Also, most of the scores against them were from batter mistakes. The strategy was to control the pace early enough with a not-too-hard dismissal. Kamindu Mendis was the standout player in this outing. His contributions were the green light of hope as he got runs at number four. In their first ODI match, they came really close to winning but were disappointed by their batter not stepping up. They lost by 9 wickets, as none of the batters could produce double digits. The second meet, Sri Lanka had a good start but failed to keep the momentum again. The question now is if Sri Lanka can fight more for some consolation victory. Maheesh Theekshana did everything in the last encounter to swing things in their favor.

Sri Lanka Predicted Lineup

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Expert Tips and Prediction

This is their third encounter in which New Zealand has consecutively been the superior team. There is no doubt why the bookies favor them. In their last fight, they were able to get an early victory due to the rain, which first delayed the game starting. Sri Lanka has a heavy-duty to avoid a complete swap in this practice game. A very tough job. The temperature would range between 22°C and 17°C. Currently, statistically, New Zealand holds a 54-43 record against Sri Lanka in ODIs. They have won more home games too. In their last five meetings together, New Zealand has won four out of them. I see New Zealand bowler Jacob Duffy, who has been their all-round impressive player, with 7 wickets in the last two matches to produce such tempo again.