World Cup 2023, 19th Match | NED vs SL - Cricket Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Bas de Leede has contributed with both the bat and the ball for Netherlands in World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)
After defeating South Africa by 38 runs, a confident-looking Netherlands side now locks horns with Sri Lanka in the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. Match No. 19 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Super Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow at 10:30 AM IST. The Dutch have won one out of their three games while the Lankan Lions are yet to get off the mark in this tournament. Before the fixture goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this tie.
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NED vs SL, 19th Match: Venue Analysis
Earlier, the venue was known for its slow wicket which helped the spinners in a way. But the surface has changed for the WC as its a relaid pitch. The Proteas posted a big total of above 310 in the first game at this stadium and the track may produce the same outcome for this tie. Sides batting first and second have won three games each in ODIs.
Ekana Cricket Stadium ODI Records
Matches: 6
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 3
Average First Innings Total: 208
Average Second Innings Total: 214
World Cup 2023 Record
Matches: 2
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 1
Average First Innings Total: 260
Average Second Innings Total: 196
Highest Total Recorded: 311/7 by South Africa vs Australia
Lowest Total Recorded: 177/10 by Australia vs South Africa
NED vs SL, 19th Match - Toss Factor
It will be a day game and will start at 10:30 in the morning. As mentioned above, the 22-yard in Lucknow is changed from the IPL and now has life in it. Captain winning the toss may look for either option but if Sri Lanka wins it then they would look to bat first to avoid Netherlands to cause another upset.
Scenario: If Netherlands Fields First
All-rounder Bas de Leede and captain Scott Edwards will play an important role if the Dutch are facing a significant and competitive target. The latter is fresh from his match-winning half-century (78* off 69) against South Africa in the last game. Both players will be crucial if the Dutch are looking for second successive victory.
Scenario: If Sri Lanka Fields First
The 1996 champions Sri Lanka also have some in-form batters in their line-up. Opener Pathum Nissanka, skipper Kusal Mendis and middle-order player Charith Asalanka will be key for the Lions if they are presented with a stiff target in front of them. The trio will look to guide their side to their maiden victory of the ongoing campaign.
NED vs SL, 19th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario: If Sri Lanka Fields First
Kusal Mendis (SL)
Regular skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the WC due to injury as the man in form Kusal Mendis is now handling the captaincy duties. The no. three right-handed batter played blitz knocks of 76 and 122 against South Africa and Pakistan respectively in the opening two games. After getting a single-digit last time out, Mendis will look to lead his side from the front by playing a valuable knock that helps his side register first win of this WC.
Pathum Nissanka (SL)
Opener Pathum Nissanka has an average of 38 with three hundred and 11 half-centuries in the ODI format. After bagging a duck against the Proteas in the opening game, Nissanka bounced back in style to smash two consecutive half-centuries (51 and 61) in the next two. The right-hander will look to carry on his form against the Dutch.
Scenario: If Netherlands Fields First
Bas de Leede (NED)
Skillful all-rounder Bas de Leede is a vital cog in the Dutch's setup. The middle-order player has one century and three half-centuries to his name to go with 31 wickets in the format. de Leede delivered a solid-all round performance by scoring 67 and picking up four wickets against Pakistan in his team's opening match. He is the leading wicket-taker so far for the Dutch and will look to perform again in this contest.
Scott Edwards (NED)
Experienced campaigner Scott Edwards has struck the second-most runs for his side after Ryan ten Doeschate in ODIs. The right-hander averages 41.25 with 14 half-centuries to his name. Edwards won the Player of the Match award against the Africans in the last game for his solid knock of 78*.
NED vs SL, 19th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Vikramjit Singh (NED)
Left-handed opening player Vikramjit Singh begun the competition with a half-century (52) against Pakistan. The 20-year old youngster then bagged two low scores of 12 and 2 against New Zealand and South Africa respectively in the next two outings. He is a risky but could be a worthy pick for this fixture.
Kusal Perera (SL)
Kusal Perera started off the campaign in a poor manner after managing scores of 7 and 0 in the first two matches. The left-handed opening batter then returned to his best as he smashed 78 against a quality Australian bowling attack. The southpaw may continue from where he left off in the upcoming game against the Dutch.
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