ODI WC 2023: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | D3 Guide
Pitch Report (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore)
It will be a belter of a wicket and a high-scoring encounter is on the cards. New Zealand scored 399 runs and Pakistan were cruising along to chase that before rain arrived in the last game at this venue. There won’t be much for the bowlers and the batters will dominate the game. The pacers may get some movement with the new ball under lights while the spinners may get some help off the deck in the first innings. Teams will prefer chasing and expect 300 + scores in this game, especially if the Kiwis are batting first.
Dependable Trio for D3
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand): Rachin Ravindra has been the best batter for New Zealand in the ODI WC 2023. He scored a brilliant century in the last game while opening against Pakistan. He has 523 runs in 8 games at an average of 74.71 including 3 centuries. Ravindra may also roll his arm over if required.
Kane Williamson (New Zealand) [Captain]: Kane Williamson has played two innings in ODI WC 2023 and has scored 173 runs with 2 fifties to his name. He scored 95 runs in the last game against Pakistan and will be a key batter for his team. Williamson will be our captain pick as he can score big on a belter of a wicket at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): Dilshan Madushanka is one of the best bowlers in the ODI WC 2023. He has 20 wickets to his name in 8 games and is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He has picked up wickets with the new ball and in the death overs. He can pick up a few wickets and fetch plenty of points on D3 in this game.
Alternative Combinations
- Combination 1
Angelo Mathews (Captain)
- Combination 2
Tim Southee (Captain)
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell ©, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi/Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Matthews, Dhanajaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
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