New Zealand will play Sri Lanka at home on Thursday at Saxton Oval in Nelson in the third Twenty20 International of their current three-match series.
Mitchell Santner’s team has shown remarkable tenacity by overcoming a formidable Sri Lankan squad twice in a row. Having having established an insurmountable advantage, the Kiwis will be keen to win three straight games to clinch a clean sweep.
On the other hand, after losing both of their initial games, Sri Lanka will be unhappy with their current performance. In the second game at Bay Oval, they were once again outplayed by Jacob Duffy following a close eight-run loss in the previous game.
Saxton Oval Weather Report
As per AccuWeather, the weather conditions at Saxton Oval in Nelson appear to be fairly balanced for the match. The temperature is expected to remain around 25°C, with a Real Feel of 25°C. While there could be a few scattered showers in the morning, sunny intervals are anticipated later in the day.
Winds from the NNE at 9 km/h, gusting up to 33 km/h, might have a minor impact on the game. There’s a 55% chance of precipitation, with an 11% chance of thunderstorms, and an estimated 0.7 mm of rain expected over an hour. Cloud cover will be around 51%. In summary, there is a slight possibility of rain and thunderstorms, which could cause occasional disruptions for both fans and players.
