World Cup Qualifiers Final, SL vs NED | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips, & Prediction
Netherlands have qualified for the World Cup [Source: Twitter]
Following an entire month of grinding and pushing their limits, the Netherlands will go head-to-head against Sri Lanka in the ultimate showdown of the ongoing ICC World Cup qualifiers 2023 Super Six stage. The electrifying finale is scheduled for Sunday, July 9, at Harare Sports Club.
With a stellar performance throughout the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, the Netherlands have punched their ticket to the much-awaited 2023 World Cup in India. Having emerged victorious in three out of the five matches played in the Super Six stage, they are eager to wrap up the event on a positive note by clinching a win in this final encounter.
Coming to Sri Lanka, we are running out of words to describe their exceptional performance. The team, led by Dasun Shanaka, won all five matches of the super six stage, securing their place in the highly anticipated 2023 World Cup.
Their exceptional teamwork has been evident throughout the tournament, and their momentum continues with a convincing eight-wicket win over West Indies. Filled with confidence, they are eager to end the event on a high note by clinching another victory.
Match Details
Date and Time: July 9, 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Star Sports Network & Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report
The surface at Harare has been widely acknowledged for its favourable batting conditions in this tournament, providing batters with a reliable bounce. With a slower nature, the pitch also presents an opportunity for spin bowlers to make an impact as the game unfolds. The average first inning total here is 232 runs and chasing sides have been more successful here.
Probable Playing XIs
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Teja Nidamanuru, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Scott Edwards
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ryan Klein, Dilshan Madushanka
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga/Pathum Nissanka
Vice-Captain: Bas de Leede
Prediction
Sri Lanka will be the favourites to win this game.
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