Sri Lanka has won the toss and opted to bat in the third one-day international match against New Zealand, which took place on Saturday at Eden Park. This decision comes as the two teams face off in their final game of the three-match series.

In preparation for this fixture, New Zealand made a strategic adjustment by bringing in spin-bowling allrounder Michael Bracewell to replace pacer Jacob Duffy in their lineup. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has decided to keep their team intact, fielding the same squad that played previously.

New Zealand currently boasts a commanding lead in the series, having secured victories in the first two matches. The first match concluded with New Zealand winning by nine wickets, while the second was decided by a substantial margin of 113 runs.

This match also marks New Zealand’s final outing on home soil before they participate in the ODI-format Champions Trophy, which is set to commence next month in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Below are the lineups for both teams:

New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.