Sri Lanka will tackle the Netherlands in Match 9 of the continuing T20 World Cup 2022 at Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Thursday, October 20.
The Islanders have to win this contest with a view to keep alive within the competitors following their defeat in opposition to Namibia within the opening recreation. Shanaka & Co. have already acquired setbacks as their two pacers, Dilshan Madushanka and Dushmantha Chameera, have been dominated out of the event.
Netherlands, however, are having a wonderful event. So far, they’ve received each their video games – in opposition to UAE and Namibia, and if the Dutch aspect handle to defeat Sri Lanka, they are going to be fairly near coming into the Super 12s.
Pitch report:
The floor on the Simonds Stadium tends to get slower as the sport progresses. Batters have to spend a while earlier than going for the complete monty. Team profitable the toss will look to bat first at this floor.
Probable XIs:
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c & wk), Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren
Match Prediction:
Case 1
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay rating: 45-50
- Sri Lanka complete: 160-170
Case 2
- Netherlands wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay rating: 40-45
- Netherlands complete: 140-150
Team batting first to win the competition.
