NZ vs SL Match Preview:
NZ vs SL Grand League: New Zealand has suffered a significant setback after their defeat against Pakistan in the last match. To secure their place in the top four, the NZ team will have to win this match at any cost. Rachin Ravindra is once again playing an exhibition innings in the tournament.
On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team had to face a 3-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the last match. Dilshan Madushanka and Charith Asalanka performed well for Sri Lanka in the last match. Before this match, six encounters had taken place between the two teams, all of which were won by the New Zealand team.
NZ vs SL Pitch Report:
This match will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. According to the statistics of the last 5 matches, the bowlers receive significant assistance on this pitch. The average score of the first innings on this ground is 239 runs, with 60% of the matches favouring the team batting first. Fast bowlers tend to get more support on this ground than spin bowlers. Pacers took 40 wickets in the last 5 matches out of 60.
NZ vs SL Playing XI
NZ: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
SL: 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
Top picks from NZ team:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner
- Devon Conway
Top picks from SL team:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Charith Asalanka
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Kusal Mendis
Captain/Vice-Captain Choices:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Mitchell Santner
- Devon Conway
NZ vs SL Grand League Combinations:
NZ vs SL Expert Advice:
If Lockie Ferguson plays in this match then he is a good option for the dream team.