Preview:
After a comfortable win against South Africa (SA) in their last game, the Netherlands (NED) are set to face Sri Lanka in their next match. The Scott Edwards-led team will take on the 1996 Champions at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on October 21. The Netherlands will be looking to continue their winning run, while Sri Lanka will be looking to register their first win in the ongoing tournament.
Sri Lanka is the only team in the ongoing tournament that has yet to register a win. The Kusal Mendis-led team lost its first game against South Africa by 107 runs. In the next game against Pakistan, the team failed to put up a show and lost the game by six wickets. In their next match against Australia, Sri Lankan batters put up a great batting performance, but the bowlers failed to hold nerves and lost the game by five wickets.
NED vs SL: Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 21st Match, ODI World Cup 2023
Venue: Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time: Friday, October 21, 10:00 AM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
In six ODI games at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, the average first-inning score is 243 runs. Just a few days ago, South Africa managed to score 311 runs here. However, the bowlers had some help during the daytime with the ball bouncing unpredictably and a bit of a turn. When playing at night, the ball reaches the batter a bit faster, which can be both good and bad. Fast bowlers can take advantage of these conditions if they can control the ball well. However, dew also plays a big role here in the early winter season. Chasing has been an easy task here, and four out of six games were won by chasing.
NED vs SL: Head-to-Head Records
The Netherlands have faced Sri Lanka on five occasions in ODI cricket. A recent match between the two teams occurred during the finals of the ODI World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 128 runs to win the tournament. It’s worth noting that in the last five games, Sri Lanka has won all five against the Dutch team.
Total matches: 5
Netherlands won: 0
Sri Lanka won: 5
Check out: Most Runs In World Cup History
NED vs SL, Match 19, Injury Updates:
After losing skipper Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan team is being led by star batter Kusal Mendis. The current squad has no injury concerns as of now. On the other hand, the Netherlands are also injury-free, and all fifteen members are available for selection.
NED vs SL, Match 19, Probable Playing XIs:
Netherlands (NED):
Vikramjeet Singh, Max Odowd, Colin Acermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nedamanuru, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan Van Beek, Van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Van Meekeren
Sri Lanka (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Sadeera Samrawickrama, Charith Aslanka, Dhanjaya de Silva, C Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, M Teekshana, Lahiru Kumara, and Dilshan Madhusanka
NED vs SL: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League:
NED vs SL: Dream 11 Grand League team (Source: Twitter)
Wicketkeepers: – Kusal Mendis (VC), Scott Edwards, Sadeera Samarwickrama
Batters: – Charith Aslanka, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: – Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede (C), Dunith Wellagale
Bowlers: – Van Meekeren, Logan Van Beek, Dilshan Madhushanka
Head to head:
NED vs SL: Dream 11 Head to head team (Source: Twitter)
Wicketkeepers: – Kusal Mendis, Scott Edwards
Batters: – Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: – Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede (C)
Bowlers: – Van der Merwe, Logan Van Beek, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka (VC)
Also Check: Most wicket-takers in ODI World Cup
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
