Sri Lanka will be desperate to pick up their first win in this ICC ODI World Cup when they take on the Netherlands in the coming assignment. Both teams previously squared off in the final of the qualifying campaign where the Islander nation had the last laugh. The Netherlands looks promising to turn the table this time. They are brimming with confidence after getting the better of South Africa in the last match. The 50-over clash between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands will be hosted at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on October 21.
Sri Lanka will head to the game on the heels of a frustrating loss to Australia. The Asian side made a positive start to the match, with their openers- Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera stitching a 125-run partnership. The upcoming Sri Lankan batters, however, failed to keep the scoreboard ticking. They looked helpless infront of Aussie spinner Adam Zampa, who claimed a four-wicket haul. Following an unexpected batting collapse, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 209 runs and eventually lost the match by 5 wickets.
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Meanwhile, the Netherlands showed their quality in bowling against South Africa. Coming to defend a target of 246 runs, the Dutch bowlers dished out a top-class performance in Dharamshala. Courtesy of a three-wicket haul from Logan van Beek and some fruitful contributions from the other bowlers, the Netherlands finally secured a hard-earned 38-run win in the rain-affected encounter.
NED vs SL, Pitch Report:
The re-levelled pitch at Lucknow’s Ekana Sports City is known for providing equal assistance to both batters and bowlers. Spinners are expected to shine more on this surface than the fast bowlers. However, the new-ball pacers may enjoy bowling as the wickets will have good bounce and swing as well. Considering the nature of the Lucknow track, the chasing side is predicted to have more chance of winning. Thereby, toss will play a key role in deciding the course of the game.
NED vs SL, Weather Report:
The weather in Lucknow is expected to remain clear and sunny on October 21. There might be some visibility issues due to the hazy conditions but rail will not play a spoilsport during the ODI World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. The temperature could hover around 19 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 50-69 percent. The wind speed will be around 6-10 km/h during the 50-over clash.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Full Squads For ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
Netherlands Full Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht
Sri Lanka Full Squad: Dasun Shanaka (ruled out), Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha
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