NED vs SL: Preview, Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming

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It is a muddle in the middle of Group A in ICC T20 World Cup 2022, with three teams eyeing Super 12 promotion, when the Netherlands faces the Sri Lankan Lions in the 9th Match to be played at Simonds Stadium, Geelong.

The Dutch will be keen to continue their unbeaten run and progress through to the next stage, and even if they lose this game, they will still have a chance to make it depending on other results. Their previous win against Namibia boosted their hopes significantly, and they would be keen to improve their Net Run-Rate.

It was curtains for the Island Nation, who were stunned by the minnows Namibia in the World Cup, but a commanding victory over the UAE ensured they were right back in it. However, they might feel a little dented with injury to Dushmantha Chameera, but they still have enough in their armoury. So while they are desperate for victory, the only thing they would not want is a washout.

Match Details: 

Match: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Match 9, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Date and Time: 20th October 2022, Wednesday; 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report: The pitch is expected to be on the slower side as the match goes on, previously seen in the matches with the par score being 150. Can expect some assistance to both batters and bowlers during different times of the game.

Probable Playing XI

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Prediction

After a rough start to their campaign, Sri Lanka displayed a spirited performance against the UAE, which ensured that they didn't fall behind. Now, after this victory, they look more settled and going by their form, they should triumph in this encounter. While the Netherlands, too, is a strong contender, but Lankan firepower won't be easy for them to handle.

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