World Cup 2023 | NZ vs SL, Match 41 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Dilshan Madushanka is currently the highest wicket-taker in World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)
The 41st game of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between New Zealand (NZ) and Sri Lanka (SL). The game will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on 9th November 2023 at 2:00 PM IST. It's a must-win game for the Kiwis to confirm their place in the semi-finals and Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to end their campaign with a win in this game. There are plenty of good C/VC options in fantasy cricket for this game and we will help you with the top ones in this to help you win big.
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NZ vs SL, Match 41: Pitch Report
It will be a belter of a wicket at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and runs will flow in this game. New Zealand scored 399 runs in the last game here against Pakistan and Pakistan was in a great position to chase it down. It shows how good the pitch is for batting. Expect a high-scoring encounter between the two teams and teams may prefer chasing as there are chances of rain interruption during the game.
NZ vs SL, Match 41: Toss Factor
Toss will be a very important factor as rain is predicted during the game time and both teams will look to chase keeping in mind the DLS Method.
Scenario: New Zealand Wins the Toss
Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kusal Mendis & Pathum Nissanka will be the top C/VC options if the New Zealand wins the toss as they will most probably look to chase if they win the toss.
Scenario: Sri Lanka Wins the Toss
Sri Lanka may also look to bowl first if they win the toss. Dilshan Madushanka, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Willliamson & Daryl Mitchell will be good C/VC picks if the Lankans wins the toss and opts to bat.
NZ vs SL, Match 41: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
If New Zealand Bats First
Dilshan Madushanka (SL)
Dilshan Madushanka is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 21 wickets in 8 games. He picked up 3 wickets in the last game against Bangladesh. Madushanka is in excellent form and has picked up wickets in every game he has played in World Cup 2023. Dilshan will be a top Captain or Vice-Captain choice if the Kiwis are batting first.
Kane Williamson (NZ)
Kane Williamson scored 95 runs in the last game. It was his second consecutive 50+ score in World Cup 2023. He has looked in great touch with the bat and can score big in this game as well. Williamson is an excellent player of spin bowling and will fancy his chances against Sri Lanka in this game.
If Sri Lanka Bats First
Kusal Mendis (SL)
A big score is due from him and this might be the game where he goes big. Mendis is an excellent player of spin bowling and likes to take the attack to the opposition. Chinnaswamy is the best venue for batting in the tournament and Mendis will be an ideal C/VC pick in fantasy cricket.
Trent Boult (NZ)
Trent Boult will bowl with the new ball and then in the death overs. He is a genuine wicket-taker and can pick up a few wickets in this game. He hasn't been in the best of forms but he can go through any batting unit on her day. Boult will be a good C/VC option if Sri Lanka bats first.
NZ vs SL, Match 41: High Risk, High Reward Choice
Tim Southee (SL)
Tim Southee is an experienced campaginer and he will bowl with the new ball and then in the death overs. He is a proven wicket-taker for the Kiwis and has good variations too. Southee can pick up a few wickets in this game and help you win big in fantasy cricket. He will be our high risk, high reward pick for this match.
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