T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka VS Netherlands - Match predictions and tips

    On Thursday, October 20, Sri Lanka will take on the Netherlands in Match 9 of the current T20 World Cup 2022 at Simonds Stadium in Geelong

    Sri Lanka VS Netherlands Match 9 will be played at Simonds Stadium in Geelong Sri Lanka VS Netherlands Match 9 will be played at Simonds Stadium in Geelong

    The Sri Lankans must win this game to remain in the competition after losing to Namibia in the first encounter. Sri Lanka suffered a setback as its two pacers, Dilshan Madushanka and Dushmantha Chameera, were ruled out from the tournament.

    The Netherlands, on the other hand, is playing an excellent tournament. So far, they have won their matches against the United Arab Emirates and Namibia. If the Dutch beat Sri Lanka, they will be very close to making it to the Super 12s.

    Sri Lanka Players to watch

    Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's gifted batter, is predicted to perform well in today's match. Nissanka can look to bat for the entire 20 overs and contribute to his team's high total.

    Wanindu Hasaranga, the ace spinner, produced a significant spell for his team and claimed several crucial wickets in both games. Hasaranga will try to maintain his strong form with the ball and take a few more vital wickets for his team.

    Netherlands Players to watch

    Vikramjit Singh: Vikramjit's Knock of 39 runs Leads the Netherlands to 5 wicket win over Namibia. He is the pick of the player today.

    Bas de Leede has often made a name for his extraordinary batting. But the all-rounder has also come on strong for the Dutch in the bowling department.

    Match Prediction

    Sri Lanka is predicted to win today's match as it is a stronger and more experienced side compared to the Netherlands.

    Top Picks

    Pathum Nissanka

    Wanindu Hasaranga

    Bas de Leede

    Vikramjit Singh

    Pitch Report

    Simonds Stadium's pitch has been an excellent sporting track, with help for both bowlers and batters. The new ball moves slightly, but batting becomes more accessible as the ball ages. The captain who wins the toss may wish to have a bowl first.

    Team Squad

    Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara

    Ireland: 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

     

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