Netherlands and Sri Lanka to Face off in ODI World Cup 2023 Match
Lucknow, India – The Netherlands and Sri Lanka will go head to head in the 19th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 21st at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The Dutch team is entering the match with high hopes after their victory against South Africa, the hot favorites, in their last game in Dharamsala. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is still searching for their first win of the tournament, having lost all three of their fixtures against South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia.
The Dutch team currently holds the eighth spot in the points table, while Sri Lanka is placed last. Both teams are eager to secure a win in this crucial match.
Predicted line-up for the Netherlands includes Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, and Paul van Meekeren. Sri Lanka’s predicted XI includes Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, and Dilshan Madushanka.
In their previous encounters, Sri Lanka has emerged victorious in all five ODIs against the Netherlands. This will be the first time both teams meet in an ICC ODI World Cup.
The toss will take place at 1:30 PM. With the match being a day game, dew will not be a factor. The weather forecast for tomorrow suggests a high of 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and a low of 27 degrees Celsius in the evening, with clear skies and no predicted rain.
Sri Lanka enters the match as favorites due to the favorable conditions and the form of their players. Kusal Mendis, who has scored 207 runs in three innings with an average of 69, poses a significant threat to the Dutch team. However, the Netherlands will rely on their captain, Scott Edwards, and bowlers such as Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, and Bas de Leede to make an impact.
According to Dafabet’s odds, Sri Lanka is favored to break their winless streak in the World Cup 2023 with odds of 1.27. The Netherlands, on the other hand, has odds of 4.05.
Cricket fans can make their predictions and win participating in Dafabet’s CWC 2023 predictor game. Additionally, they can bet on the match and others visiting the provided link.
The match promises to be an exciting clash between two determined teams seeking to secure their position in the tournament.