New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: stats for the game

New Zealand will clash with Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the series on the 31st of March at Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand won the first game and the second one ended in a not result due to bad weather. In the first ODI, New Zealand batted first and posted a par total of 274 runs, despite several Kiwi batters making bright starts in the match. Sri Lankan bowlers kept chipping at the wickets at regular intervals to keep the home side in check at all times. In reply, Sri Lanka lost heaps of wickets early on and could never recover. Sri Lanka lost half their side inside the first ten overs of the chase and never recovered from their horrible start, finishing with a low total of 76 runs.

Henry Shipley and Blair Tickner were excellent with the new ball and Shipley went on to get his first five-for in ODI cricket. For Sri Lanka, apart from Angelo Matthews, none of the batters managed to score over the 15-run mark. It’s an important game for Sri Lanka as World Cup qualification is at stake and they will look to get their best game out. New Zealand will look to rest some of their senior players and give youngsters a go in this fixture. The match promises to be interesting as both teams will give their best to get over the line in Hamilton on Friday.

Read More: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: LIVE Streaming, When and Where to Watch, Probable Playing XI, Squads

Pitch

The pitch at Hamilton is known to aid the bowlers in the recent past, especially the spinners. The weather is expected to be nice and sunny. The captain who wins the toss will look to chase the total down as there is a bit of dew expected in the latter half of the second innings.

Match Details:

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand

Date & Time: 31st March, at 6:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time

FACTS

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