New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2023: Expected lineups, head-to-head, toss, predictions and betting odds
New Zealand and Sri Lanka will face off in the 41st match of the 2023 World Cup at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, 9 November.
The result of this match could have massive implications on which side takes the final spot in the top four, and qualifies for the semifinals. If New Zealand, currently in fourth, win this match they will not be guaranteed qualification but will be in a very strong spot.
Sri Lanka will want to win in order to finish in the top eight and qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy. If they do manage to win, they will be strongly placed in that regard. Such a result would also open the door for Pakistan or Afghanistan to steal fourth place from New Zealand.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Predicted line-up
PredictedXIforNew Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi.
PredictedXIforSri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Head-to-head in ODIs
The two sides have faced off 101 times in ODIs, with New Zealand winning 51 times.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Toss
The toss will take place at 1:30 PM IST. Batting first could be the way to go, with the pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium generally favourable for strokeplay. Alternatively though, chasing could be a good option tomorrow with the rain around.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Weather forecast in Bengaluru
The weather is likely to be cool tomorrow, with temperatures ranging from 22-25 degrees Celsius. The threat of rain does loom large though, going as high as 66% chances at 6 PM.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Prediction for CWC 2023 match
New Zealand are very much the favourites for this game, despite losing 4 matches in a row. Three of those, against India, Australia and Pakistan were extremely close and could easily have gone the other way. If there is a full match on Thursday, they should get the job done.
However, if rain plays a part in proceedings, there is no telling what effect it may have on the game. It could end up playing into Sri Lanka's hands, as New Zealand possibly need this victory more than they do.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match
According to the odds from Dafabet, New Zealand are favourites to win this game.
