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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, will host the 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women on 25th.th May 10:00 am IST.
Get the best SL-A vs NZ-AW Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs and match insights for the 3rd T20I of New Zealand A Women Sri Lanka Tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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SL-A vs NZ-AW Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Vishmi Gunaratne – Vishmi’s calm strokeplay laid the foundation for the win as he scored 27 runs with five well-timed boundaries. |
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Deumi Vihanga – Vihanga contributed valuable runs down the order during Sri Lanka A’s tense chase, also completing his full four-over bowling allocation. |
Raises up:
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Hannah Rowe – Leading the fast bowling attack ably, Rowe returned excellent figures of 2/22 and almost single-handedly defended the modest target. |
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Jess Watkin – Watkin provided the early pace in New Zealand A’s innings, scoring 20 quick runs and adding a wicket later with the ball. |
Budget Selection:
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Bella Armstrong – Despite early batting failure, Armstrong responded positively by producing a disciplined spell of four overs and achieving a crucial breakthrough. |
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Satya Sandipani – Sri Lanka A captain Sandipani dominated the middle overs brilliantly and won player of the match honors by conceding only 12 runs. |
SL-A vs NZ-AW New Zealand A Women Sri Lanka Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Devmi Vihanga and Vishmi Gunaratne |
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vice captain |
Jess Watkin and Hannah Rowe |
SL-A vs NZ-AW Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kate Gagging, Sumudu Nissansala
- Batsman – Vishmi Gunaratne
- All-rounders – Jess Watkin (Vice-Captain), Emma Black, Dumi Vihanga©, Rashmika Sewandi
- Bowlers – Hannah Rowe, Sachini Nissansala, Fran Jonas, Chamodi Praboda
SL-A vs NZ-AW Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Kate Gagging
- Batsmen – Bella Armstrong, Vishami Gunaratne ©
- All-rounders – Jess Watkin, Emma Black, Satya Sandipani, Devmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewandi
- Bowlers – Hannah Rowe (Vice Captain), Sachini Nissansala, Chamodi Praboda
SL-A vs NZ-AW Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20 New Zealand A Women Sri Lanka Tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Darcy Rose Prasad |
No |
No |
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vitini de alvis |
No |
No |
SL-A vs NZ-AW Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20 New Zealand A Women Sri Lanka Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Devami Vihanga |
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gl captaincy option |
Vishmi Gunaratne |
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choice of punt |
Satya Sandipani and Bella Armstrong |
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dream11 combination |
2-1-4-4 |
SL-A vs NZ-AW Match Preview:
Sri Lanka A Women will take on New Zealand A Women in the third and final unofficial T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, aiming for a major clean sweep after registering an impressive 56-run win in the previous encounter. With consistent performances at home, the host team has already won the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. As a result, the White Ferns will need to respond strongly in this encounter to avoid a disappointing series whitewash heading into the next format.
During the second T20 match, Sri Lanka A Women won the toss and elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 152/5 in 20 overs. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne led the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 57 off 49 balls, while Sanjana Kavindi quickly ramped up the scoring rate with an aggressive 27 off 20 balls. Later in the innings, Deumi Vihanga provided vital momentum by scoring a brilliant unbeaten 14 off just 3 balls, helping the hosts cross the 150-run barrier with ease. For New Zealand A Women, captain Jess Watkin delivered a disciplined spell of 2/26, while veteran fast bowler Hannah Rowe finished with figures of 2/39 from her quota of four overs.
Chasing 153, New Zealand A Women struggled badly against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack and eventually collapsed for just 96 runs in 19.5 overs. Isabella Gaze stood out as the lone fighter for the visitors, scoring 28 runs off 20 balls, but the rest of the batting unit failed to build a meaningful partnership. Chamodi Praboda controlled the game brilliantly with figures of 2/15, while Shashini Gimhani demolished the lower order through her brilliant spell of 3/13. As a result, the tourists will need to significantly improve their middle-order approach and overall execution to challenge the confident hosts in the series finale.
SL-A vs NZ-AW head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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sri lanka one woman |
0 |
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New Zealand A Women |
0 |
SL-A vs NZ-AW Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30°C |
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weather forecast |
overcast |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
139 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
59% |
SL-A vs NZ-AW Playing 11 (Predicted):
Sri Lanka A Women’s Playing 11:
1) Vishmi Gunaratne
2) Sanjana Kavindi
3) Vimoksha Balasurya
4) Piyami Vathsala Baijalage
5)Rashmika Sevvandi
6) Shashini Gimhani
7) Devami Vihanga
8) Satya Sandipani ©
9) Sumudu Nissansala (Wicketkeeper)
10) Sachini Nisansala
11) Chamodhi Praboda
New Zealand A Women’s Playing 11: :
1) Jess Watkin ©
2) Kate Anderson
3) Bella James
4) Tash Wakelin
5) Bella Armstrong
6) Poppy J Watkins
7) Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper)
8) Kate Gagging
9) Hannah Rowe
10) Marama Downs
11) Fran Jonas
SL-A vs NZ-AW Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the performance so far in this series, Sri Lanka A Women is expected to win this match.
