SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- New Zealand A Tour of Sri Lanka A 2026, 3rd OD
Published - 10 Apr 2026, 09:24 PM
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At 10:00 AM IST on 11th April, Sri Lanka A will compete with New Zealand A in the third One-day match at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
Get the best SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd OD match of the New Zealand A Tour of Sri Lanka A 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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SL-A vs NZ-A Match Preview:
The third unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A and New Zealand A will take place at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Sri Lanka A will enter the match with strong momentum after winning the first two games and leading the series 2-0. They will aim to complete a clean sweep, while New Zealand A will look to win this match and finish the tour on a positive note.
In the second unofficial ODI on April 8, Sri Lanka A showed strong batting and spin performance. They scored 368/9 in 50 overs, with Lasith Croospulle making 103 off 76 balls. Sonal Dinusha added 93 off 77 balls, and captain Sahan Arachchige scored 74 off 68 balls. New Zealand A reached 158/3 in 28 overs before rain stopped play, 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 go into the final match with a strong batting lineup that has consistently scored big runs. Their spin bowlers Wanuja Sahan, Sonal Dinusha, and Ravindu Fernando will continue to play an important role in controlling the game. The team will aim to keep up this performance and win the series 3-0 at home.
New Zealand A will enter this match with the goal of improving their overall performance. Their top-order batters showed some good signs in the last match, but they will need better teamwork to compete with Sri Lanka A. Their bowlers will also try to improve, with Tim Pringle taking 3/58 in the previous game. The team will look to adjust their strategy and put up a stronger fight.
Both teams will play this match with clear goals. Sri Lanka A will aim to complete a dominant series win, while New Zealand A will try to bounce back and secure a consolation victory.
SL-A vs NZ-A Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Sri Lanka A | 2 |
New Zealand A | 0 |
SL-A vs NZ-A Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 30°C |
Weather Forecast | Scattered Clouds |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 250 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 66% |
SL-A vs NZ-A Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka A Playing 11:
1) Kamil Mishara (wk)
2) Lasith Croospulle
3) Nuwanidu Fernando
4) Pavan Rathnayake
5) Sahan Arachchige ©
6) Sonal Dinusha
7) Milan Rathnayake
8) Ravindu Suharshana Fernando
9) Wanuja Sahan
10) Pramod Madushan
11) Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand A Playing 11:
1) Rhys Mariu
2) Dale Phillips
3) Tim Robinson
4) Muhammad Abbas
5) Curtis Heaphy
6) Mitchell Hay (wk)
7) Simon Keene
8) Kristian Clarke
9) Tim Pringle
10) Adithya Ashok
11) Ben Lister
Hot Picks for SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Tim Robinson – Right-handed opening batsman for New Zealand A has managed 9 runs, struggling to counter spin while attempting to stabilize the top order. |
Sahan Arachchige – Versatile left-handed batting all-rounder for Sri Lanka A smashed 74 runs off 68 balls, anchoring middle order while contributing actively in the field. |
Top Picks:
Kamil Mishara – Aggressive left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Sri Lanka A provides brisk starts, contributing behind stumps with key dismissals and energetic presence during matches. |
Tim Pringle – Skilled left-arm orthodox spinner for New Zealand A claimed 3 wickets for 58 runs, consistently troubling batsmen with disciplined and probing spells. |
Budget Picks:
Lasith Croospulle – Explosive right-handed opening batsman for Sri Lanka A smashed 103 off 76 balls, featuring 13 fours and six sixes to dominate opposition bowling. |
Kristian Clarke – Right-handed batting all-rounder and medium-pace bowler for New Zealand A delivered 2/42 and scored unbeaten 18*, offering valuable lower-order resistance. |
SL-A vs NZ-A New Zealand A Tour of Sri Lanka A 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Sahan Arachchige & Tim Robinson |
Vice-Captain | Tim Pringle & Kamil Mishara |
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kamil Mishara, Curtis Heaphy
- Batters – Dale Phillips, Pavan Rathnayake, Tim Robinson
- All-rounders – Sahan Arachchige ©, Tim Pringle (vc), Milan Rathnayake, Muhammad Abbas
- Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Adithya Ashok
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kamil Mishara (vc)
- Batters – Dale Phillips, Lasith Croospulle, Tim Robinson ©
- All-rounders – Sahan Arachchige, Tim Pringle, Milan Rathnayake, Muhammad Abbas
- Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd OD New Zealand A Tour of Sri Lanka A 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
L Udara | 8.0 credits | NA |
R Mariu | 8.5 credits | NA |
SL-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd OD New Zealand A Tour of Sri Lanka A 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Sahan Arachchige |
GL Captaincy Choice | Tim Robinson |
Punt Picks | Kristian Clarke and Lasith Croospulle |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-4-2 |
SL-A vs NZ-A Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the performance in this series, Sri Lanka A is expected to win this game.
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