11th at 10:00 am ISTth April, Sri Lanka A will face New Zealand A in the third ODI at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
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SL-A vs NZ-A Match Preview:
The 3rd unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A and New Zealand A will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota. Sri Lanka A will enter the match with strong momentum after winning the first two games and leading the series 2-0. They will be aiming for a clean sweep, while New Zealand A will be looking to end the tour on a positive note by winning this match.
In the second unofficial ODI on 8 April, Sri Lanka A displayed strong batting and spin. They scored 368/9 in 50 overs, with Lasith Kruspule scoring 103 runs in 76 balls. Sonal Dinusha added 93 runs in 77 balls and captain Sahan Arachige scored 74 runs in 68 balls. New Zealand A reached 158/3 in 28 overs before play was stopped due to rain, but Sri Lanka A won by 44 runs using the DLS method. Although Curtis Heaphy scored 53, New Zealand A struggled to handle the spin attack in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka A will enter the final match with a strong batting lineup which has consistently scored big scores. Their spin bowlers Vanuja Sahan, Sonal Dinusha and Ravindu Fernando will continue to play a vital role in controlling the game. The team’s aim will be to maintain this performance and win the series 3-0 at home.
New Zealand A will enter this match with the aim of improving their overall performance. Their top-order batsmen showed some good signs in the last match, but they will need better teamwork to compete with Sri Lanka A. Their bowlers will also look to improve, with Tim Pringle taking 3/58 in the previous game. The team will try to adjust its strategy and fight stronger.
Both teams will play this match with clear goals. Sri Lanka A will be aiming for a dominant win in the series, while New Zealand A will be looking to bounce back and pick up a consolation win.
SL-A vs NZ-A head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Sri Lanka A |
2 |
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New Zealand A |
0 |
SL-A vs NZ-A Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30°C |
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weather forecast |
scattered clouds |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
250 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
66% |
SL-A vs NZ-A Playing 11 (Expected):
Sri Lanka A Playing 11:
1) Kamil Mishara (Wicketkeeper)
2) Lasith Kruspule
3) Nuwanidu Fernando
4) Pawan Ratnayake
5) Sahan Arachige ©
6) Sonal Dinusha
7) Milan Rathnayake
8) Ravindu Suharshan Fernando
9) Vanujaa Sahan
10) Pramod Madushan
11) Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand A playing 11: :
1) Rice Marie
2) Dale Phillips
3) Tim Robinson
4) Muhammad Abbas
5)Curtis Heaphy
6) Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper)
7) Simon Keane
8) Christian Clarke
9) Tim Pringle
10) Aditya Ashok
11) Ben Lister
SL-A vs NZ-A Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Tim Robinson – The right-handed opening batsman for New Zealand A has scored 9 runs while struggling to counter spin while attempting to stabilize the top order. |
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Sahan Arachige – The versatile left-handed batting all-rounder for Sri Lanka A scored 74 runs off 68 balls, opening the middle order while making active contributions in the field. |
Raises up:
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Kamil Mishara – The aggressive left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Sri Lanka A provides sharp starts, contributes behind the stumps with dismissals of key players and is an energetic presence during matches. |
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Tim Pringle – Skillful left-arm orthodox spinner for New Zealand A, taking 3 for 58, consistently troubling the batsmen with disciplined and probing spells. |
Budget Selection:
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Lasith Kruspul – The explosive right-handed opening batsman for Sri Lanka A dominated the opposition bowling, scoring 103 runs from 76 balls with the help of 13 fours and six sixes. |
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Christian Clarke – right-handed batting all-rounder and medium pace bowler for New Zealand A, took 2/42 and scored an unbeaten 18*, providing valuable resistance to the lower order. |
SL-A vs NZ-A New Zealand A Sri Lanka tour A 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Sahan Arachige and Tim Robinson |
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vice captain |
Tim Pringle and Kamil Mishra |
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kamil Mishara, Curtis Heaphy
- Batsmen – Dale Phillips, Pawan Rathnayake, Tim Robinson
- All-rounders – Sahan Arachige©, Tim Pringle (Vice Captain), Milan Rathnayake, Muhammad Abbas
- Bowlers- Dilshan Madushanka, Aditya Ashok
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kamil Mishara (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Dale Phillips, Lasith Krospule, Tim Robinson ©
- All-rounders – Sahan Arachige, Tim Pringle, Milan Rathnayake, Muhammad Abbas
- Bowlers- Dilshan Madushanka, Aditya Ashok, Christian Clarke
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd OD New Zealand A Sri Lanka A tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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L Udara |
8.0 credit |
No |
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R Mariu |
8.5 credits |
No |
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd OD New Zealand A Sri Lanka Tour A 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
sahan archige |
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gl captaincy option |
Tim Robinson |
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choice of punt |
Christian Clarke and Lasith Kruspule |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
SL-A vs NZ-A Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the performance in this series, Sri Lanka A is expected to win this match.
