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CricketSri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 · game 3 of 8

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI prediction

67%New Zealand · fair 1.4933%Sri Lanka · fair 3.03
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Mon, 25 Jan 2027
Venue
University Oval, Dunedin
Format
ODI · 50 overs · flat, run-heavy pitch
By King Exchange Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case

Who wins NZ vs SL, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

New Zealand

  • Rated 67% by King Exchange, which is a fair back price of 1.49.
  • A projected 13-run cushion in the first-innings total (346 to 333).
  • Home conditions: New Zealand know a flat, run-heavy surface like this better than anyone.
  • Glenn Phillips, their likeliest match-winner (steady hand in a chase).

How they could upset it

Sri Lanka

  • 33% to win, which is roughly one game in 3.
  • One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  • Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog.
  • Angelo Mathews can win a game single-handed (balances the xi).

By the numbers

How many runs will New Zealand and Sri Lanka score?

Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at University Oval.

  • New Zealand rated 67%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.49 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits batters, with New Zealand projected to post the higher total.
  • New Zealand have home conditions in their favour.
KingExch pick
New Zealand
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
flat, run-heavy
Suits
Batters
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
New Zealand Sri LankaInnings: NZ 322-370 · SL 310-356

Deciding factors

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Firm, true and quick, with short boundaries and a rapid outfield. An under-par total will not hold up on this surface. Both teams will lean on the batters, so the deeper attack counts.

    Edge: Even

  2. Batting edge

    The projection hands New Zealand a 13-run cushion, the single biggest reason the model sides with them.

    Edge: New Zealand

  3. Series pressure

    A win puts New Zealand in charge with 5 games to go. A defeat hands Sri Lanka the momentum.

    Edge: New Zealand

How to play it

How should you back or lay NZ vs SL on King Exchange?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back67% chance

New Zealand1.49

Accept 1.49 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.49 pays ₹149 including your stake.

Lay33% chance

Sri Lanka3.03

Lay only at 3.03 or shorter. At 3.03, a ₹100 lay puts ₹203 at risk to win ₹100.

Three ways to play it · risk rises left to right

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back New Zealand

    67% chance1.49

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.49, the value is gone.

  2. ValueBalanced

    New Zealand first-innings total

    Over 330.5

    57% chance1.75

    We project about 346, comfortably clear of 330.5, so a slow start can still land it.

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)

    24% chance4.17

    Steady hand in a chase. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

Match-winners

Who can swing New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

New Zealand

  • Glenn Phillips91

    Steady hand in a chase

  • Lockie Ferguson89

    Trusted at the end of the innings

Sri Lanka

  • Angelo Mathews89

    Balances the XI

  • Sadeera Samarawickrama89

    Fast starter at the top

What could change

What would change the King Exchange prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If Glenn Phillips misses out

    New Zealand would drop by about five points, turning this into a strong lean.

  2. If the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If rain cuts the overs

    A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.

The long read

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match preview

With 5 games of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027 still to play, match 3 can tilt the series. The King Exchange model leans to New Zealand at 67%, driven mostly by squad depth and how University Oval has behaved in recent seasons. New Zealand are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Sri Lanka's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 33% for them look too low.

On the toss: Batting or fielding first offers no real edge while the surface stays this good.

“A strong start would make our 33% for them look too low.”

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline

Fixture timeline: 3rd ODI

Rest days, travel and what comes next in Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2027.

The 3rd ODI is staged at University Oval in Dunedin on Mon, 25 Jan 2027, game 3 of 8 in the series.

The 2nd ODI comes 5 days before this game at Sky Stadium in Wellington, so the squads travel to Dunedin in between. A long gap resets both dressing rooms, so momentum from the last game counts for less than usual.

Next on the calendar: the 1st T20I, 4 days after this game at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

  1. 20 Jan2nd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri LankaSky Stadium
  2. 25 Jan · this match3rd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri LankaUniversity Oval
  3. 29 Jan1st T20I: New Zealand vs Sri LankaHagley Oval

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NZ vs SL 3rd ODI FAQs

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Who will win the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI?

King Exchange expects New Zealand to win, rating them 67% against 33% for Sri Lanka, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a flat, run-heavy surface at University Oval should play.

What are the fair odds for New Zealand in the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI?

A 67% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.49 for New Zealand and 3.03 for Sri Lanka. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Mon, 25 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at University Oval, Dunedin, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. King Exchange updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for University Oval in the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI?

We expect a flat, run-heavy surface that should favour the batters. Firm, true and quick, with short boundaries and a rapid outfield. An under-par total will not hold up on this surface.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI?

Batting or fielding first offers no real edge while the surface stays this good. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Sri Lanka win the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. King Exchange gives Sri Lanka a 33% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or New Zealand change their best XI.

Why could Sri Lanka upset New Zealand in the NZ vs SL 3rd ODI?

33% to win, which is roughly one game in 3. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog. Angelo Mathews can win a game single-handed (balances the xi).

How should I trade the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI on King Exchange?

By King Exchange numbers, back New Zealand at 1.49 or longer, or lay Sri Lanka at 3.03 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Sri Lanka fail to win; at 3.03, a ₹100 lay carries ₹203 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match kaun jeetega?

King Exchange ke model ke mutabik New Zealand ka palda bhaari hai: 67%, jabki Sri Lanka ka 33%. Match Mon, 25 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

NZ vs SL 3rd ODI ke liye Dunedin ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch flat, run-heavy rahegi, yaani batting ke liye badhiya pitch hai, bada score ban sakta hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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