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Wanindu Hasaranga Steps Down As Sri Lanka T20 Captain Ahead Of India Series

admin — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:09:47 +0000

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Wanindu Hasaranga on Thursday stepped down as the Sri Lanka captain in T20 Internationals ahead of their upcoming three-match series against India. India will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series which begins with the three T20Is to be played on July 26, 27 and 29 at the Pallekele International Stadium, followed by three ODIs in Colombo. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the public that National Men’s 20I Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has decided to resign from the captaincy,” a release from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

“Hasaranga said it is in the best interest of Sri Lanka Cricket that he decided to relinquish the captaincy duties and remain in the side as a player,” the release added.

Hasaranga’s last assignment as Sri Lanka skipper was in the T20 World Cup where the 2014 champions failed to make the Super Eight round.

“Sri Lanka will always have my utmost best efforts as a player, and I will support and stand by my team and leadership as always,” Hasaranga was quoted as saying in the statement.

The SLC added that it has accepted Hasaranga’s resignation. “Sri Lanka Cricket, while accepting his resignation, wishes to state that Hasaranga will remain an important player for us in our international cricketing plans,” SLC said.

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Sri Lanka Save Their Best For Last, Beat Netherlands By 83 Runs

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:45 +0000

Sri Lanka finally found their mojo as they clinically disposed off the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup in St Lucia. With Bangladesh beating Nepal by 21 runs in the other group league game, the faint outside chance that the Netherlands had despite a way inferior net run-rate was up in smoke as they were bowled out for 118 in pursuit of an improbable target of 202 set by Wanindu Hasaranga’s men.

The Sri Lankans left it too late while bringing their A game to the fore as all three units fired in unison but the horse has already bolted as they were out of reckoning for the Super Eights.

The Sri Lankan middle order were brilliant with veteran Angelo Mathews (30 off 15 balls) and skipper Hasaranga (20 off 10 balls) shored up the scoring rate but it was left-hander Charith Asalanka’s 21-ball-46 that was the real difference in their innings. Asalanka smashed five sixes as Sri Lanka crossed the 200-run mark.

Asalanka, smoked the Netherlands bowlers with minimal footwork and maximum power, keeping a stable base that allowed him to go for the jugular.

“These are far better conditions than the USA, and we enjoyed those conditions. It can be tough to come in at No. 5. We just played the conditions,” said Asalanka, who was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’.

“I know I have to be a little more consistent. In general we are a little disappointed about the results in the first two games. But in the end we had a good game here,” the southpaw said.

During the chase, the Netherlands openers Michael Levitt (31) and Max O’Dowd (11) added 45 in just 4.2 overs but once Maheesh Theekshana got the former stumped, there was virtually no resistance from the other batters.

Slinger Nuwan Thushara (3/24) was the pick of the Lankan bowlers while Chennai Super Kings star Matheesha Pathirana (2/12) also remained accurate during his overs hitting the blockhole consistently.

From being 45 for no loss in the first five overs, the Netherlands lost half of the side by the time they reached the halfway stage. Any remote chances of an impressive win ended then and there.

It was one of the best tracks across both USA and the Caribbean islands and there was very little room for error on a track where ball came onto the bat nicely. Kusal Mendis, a seasoned campaigner, started the onslaught with 46 off 29 balls with a flurry of boundaries in the Powerplay to set the tone.

That allowed Asalanka, Mathews and Hasaranga to go hammer and tongs towards the back-end.

“After the bad first two games this win is very healthy for us. The wicket was really good we just wanted to put a 160-170 score on this wicket. With our attack anything over 160 we can defend. In the first two games we lost two or three wickets in the first six overs. Today we didn’t. I think that was the difference,” Hasaranga said at post-match presentation ceremony.

For Netherlands, the performance was a bit underwhelming in this format after impressing one and all during their 50-over global campaign in India last year. Even their Australia-born skipper Scott Edwards, who scored 31 on the day, admitted that his team was found wanting against better quality sides.

“We had good patches throughout the tournament where we gave our chances to win at least three of those games. But something was slightly off and against good quality sides you can’t afford that.

“In the batting, we needed someone to have a big innings, and we weren’t able to do that. Backing our boys to come back firing.”

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Sri Lanka Achieve Humongous Test Feat, Break 48-Year-Old Massive Record

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:05:50 +0000

Sri Lanka cricket team made history on Day 2 of the second Test match against Bangladesh on Sunday as they broke a 48-year-old record. Sri Lanka scored 531 runs in their first innings without a single batter scoring a century. This was the highest total posted by any team in the history of Test cricket where none of the batters scored 100 or more. Among the top seven Sri Lanka batters, six slammed half-centuries with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 93 while Kamindu Mendis was unbeaten on 92. The record previously belonged to India who scored 524/9 declared against New Zealand in Kanpur back in 1976.

Bangladesh were 55-1 in their first innings at stumps on the second day of the second Test after bowling Sri Lanka out for 531 in Chittagong on Sunday.

Opener Zakir Hasan was unbeaten on 28 alongside nightwatchman Taijul Islam on 0 after Lahiru Kumara bowled Mahmudul Hasan Joy for 21.

Sri Lanka made a record 531 runs in their first innings against Bangladesh Sunday, but Kamindu Mendis narrowly missed the feat of a third Test century in consecutive innings.

Sri Lanka’s total, on the second day of the second Test in Chittagong, was the highest scored in Tests without any batsman scoring a century.

Mendis was 92 not out when last man Asitha Fernando was run out for a duck, leaving him eight short of what would have made him only the fourth Sri Lankan to score three centuries in consecutive innings.

Mendis, who scored 102 and 164 in the first Test, struck Taijul Islam for two sixes in an over to come close to the feat.

But Fernando fell short of his crease in a desperate attempt to change the strike.

Apart from Mendis, who was playing only his third Test, Dhananjaya de Silva (70), Dinesh Chandimal (59), Kusal Mendis (93), Dimuth Karunaratne (86) and Nishan Madhushka (57) also scored a fifty each.

Shakib Al Hasan finished with 3-110 as Sri Lanka made Bangladesh toil for nearly two days after electing to bat first. Sri Lanka resumed the second day with 314-4.

De Silva, like Mendis, who also scored 102 and 108 in the first Test, raised the prospect of scoring 300 on the trot before he was dismissed in the post-lunch session.

Chandimal was the only batsman to be dismissed in the first session, edging Shakib behind the stumps after making 59 runs.

Khaled Ahmed trapped De Silva leg before in the first over after the lunch break.

Khaled could have taken another wicket in his next if Prabath Jayasuriya was not comically dropped by three slip fielders on six.

Mendis was declared caught behind on 35 off Mehidy Hasan Miraz, but the decision was reversed after review.

Shakib hit Jayasuriya plumb in front to end his 65-run seventh wicket stand with Mendis, who was dropped by Hasan Mahmud on 60 at deep square leg.

Sri Lanka won the first Test in Sylhet by 328 runs.

(With AFP inputs)

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“Either Drunk Or Drugged”: Bangladesh’s Bizarre DRS Call On SL Star’s Forward Defence Viral. Watch

admin — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:31:09 +0000

The second and the final Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh started in Sylhet on Saturday, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat first in their second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Saturday. Sri Lanka lead the two-match series 1-0 after thumping the hosts by 328 runs in Sylhet. The visitors brought Asitha Fernando for the injured Kasun Rajitha in their only change from the series opener.

Newly minted Bangladeshi lawmaker and veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned for the hosts, who also handed a Test debut to medium pacer Hasan Mahmud. Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana made way for the duo.

The match was also witness to a bizarre incident as Bangladesh went for a DRS against Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, though he had came forward to defend the ball against Taijul Islam. Bangladesh captan Najmul Hossain Shanto took the DRS, even though he looked reluctant.

Social media could not control laughter as the tv umpire deemed it not out.

Pathetic review!

Not sure what keeper and short leg did not have any opinion – #BANvSL

— Nilesh G (@oye_nilesh) March 30, 2024

Bangladesh cricket is either drunk or drugged at any point in time

— Prabhanjan Badami (@PABadami) March 30, 2024

Clown of Cricket.

— Nikhar Srivastava (@iamnikhar) March 30, 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis each hit a fifty to guide Sri Lanka to 214-2 by tea on the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh on Saturday.

The duo helped the tourists build on a solid start after electing to bat first in Chittagon with a 114-run partnership for the second wicket.

Karunaratne fell for 86 shortly before tea, but Mendis continued his effort to remain unbeaten on 65 alongside former captain Angelo Mathews, one not out.

Opener Nishan Madushka was run out for 57 early in the second session for Bangladesh’s first breakthrough.

Debutant pacer Hasan Mahmud sent back Karunaratne who chopped a delivery into the stumps.

Karunaratne struck eight fours and a six in his 129-ball innings, surviving a run-out scare on 18 after a mix-up with Madushka while taking a single off Mahmud.

Sri Lanka lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the opening Test by a resounding 328 runs.

Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned for Bangladesh after a long Test absence and the hosts also handed a debut to Hasan Mahmud.

Sri Lanka brought Asitha Fernando in for injured Kasun Rajitha in their only change to the squad from the opening Test.

With AFP inputs

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates

admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:04:07 +0000

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Updates:Bangladesh will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Chattogram. Bangladesh will be aiming for redemption for 2-1 loss against Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Bangladesh have traditionally prospered in 50-over matches and were undefeated at home in the format for seven years until 2023, when they lost against both England and Afghanistan. (Live Scorecard)

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne Steady For Sri Lanka, Afghanistan Eye Quick Wickets

admin — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:16:38 +0000

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne have started the proceedings for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Afghanistan bowlers are aiming for crucial breakthroughs. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Monday in Pune. Emboldened by back-to-back wins, a tenacious Sri Lanka will have to tide over the injury-enforced absence of lead pacer Lahiru Kumara, who was ruled out on Sunday with a left thigh muscle injury which he suffered during a training session. (Live Scorecard| Points Table)

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

admin — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:31:16 +0000

Afghanistan are set to battle Sri Lanka in the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 30 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Fantasy cricket punters can pick their players and form their own teams for the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket match. Afghanistan have registered two wins in five matches in the World Cup 2023. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team beat reigning champions England and arch-rivals Pakistan to collect four points, taking them to seventh in the points table. They were defeated by Bangladesh, India and New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have also won two of their five games but are placed fifth in the points table, courtesy of a superior net run rate. After losing their opening three clashes, Kusal Mendis and Co. toppled the Netherlands and England in the next two matches. Angelo Mathews has made his way into the Sri Lankan squad while captain Dasun Shanaka is ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

The Sri Lankan team beat Afghanistan in a nail-biting encounter by two runs in the recent Asia Cup 2023 in September, which was the last time the two sides faced each other in ODI cricket.

Overall, Sri Lanka have been the dominant team in ODIs versus Afghanistan, winning seven of the 11 encounters. The Afghanistan team won only three, the latest in June 2023, while one match finished without a result.

Weather conditions

The temperature at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is predicted to be 28.63 degrees Celsius with 33 per cent humidity.

Pitch report

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch will aid both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have scored an average of 300 runs in the eight ODIs played here.

Batting first is recommended at the stadium as teams have won four of the eight contests doing so.

AFG vs SL predicted playing XI

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Sri Lanka:Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera

AFG vs SL fantasy XI World Cup 2023

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Pathum Nissanka

Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kasun Rajitha, Rashid Khan, Dilshan Madushanka

All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Azmatullah Omarzai

We have picked six players from Sri Lanka in our fantasy XI.

Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are the top wicket-keeper picks for the upcoming encounter.

Samarawickrama has scored 295 runs in five matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, averaging 98.33 while striking at 106.49. The 28-year-old player scored 108 against Pakistan followed by an unbeaten 91 against the Netherlands and an unbeaten 65 versus England.

Mendis, meanwhile, has notched 229 runs, including a ton against Pakistan and a half-century against South Africa. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has made 224 runs with two fifties while boasting a strike-rate of 44.80.

Among batters, Pathum Nissanka is the top pick for your fantasy XIs. The Sri Lankan opener has registered four back-to-back half-centuries, scoring 243 runs in his last four matches. Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran has made 173 runs at an average of 34.60, which makes him one of the must-have picks in the side.

The all-rounders will be vital in this fantasy team as we have gone for Angelo Mathews from Sri Lanka and Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan.

Angelo Mathews bowled a spell of 5-1-14-2 against England in his first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The veteran all-rounder has scored 5865 runs in ODI cricket at an average of 41.01. Azmatullah Omarzai, meanwhile, has piled up 130 runs and scalped four wickets in the tournament.

There are four bowlers in this Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka fantasy XI, two from each nation.

Dilshan Madushanka is the leading wicket-taker in the team with 11 wickets in five matches, including a four-for against the Netherlands. Fellow Sri Lankan pacer Kasun Rajitha also features after seven wickets in three matches, which also included a four-wicket haul against the Dutch side.

Two Afghanistan spinners – Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan – complete the team. The duo have picked up six wickets, each, in this tournament. Rashid Khan, however, has bowled at a superior economy rate of 4.86.

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis has lit up the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with his flamboyant batting. He has smashed 243 runs at an average of 45.80 while striking an incredible 142.23, hitting 22 fours and 14 sixes. The Sri Lankan captain is the prime contender for captaincy in this match.

Vice-captain: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan is a fine vice-captaincy choice for the upcoming match. He will play his 100th ODI on Monday, taking 178 wickets in the previous 99 matches. Rashid has snapped six wickets in this tournament and can be a handful for Sri Lanka in spin-friendly conditions at Pune.

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Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates, World Cup 2023: Netherlands Off To Steady Start, Sri Lanka Eye Wickets

admin — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:52:44 +0000

NED vs SL, ODI World Cup 2023, Live: Netherlands opt to bat© AFP

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Vikramjit Singh and Max ODowd have provided Netherlands with a steady start against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Sri Lanka bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to get an upper hand in the game.Netherlands skipper Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Lucknow. The Scott Edwards-led team is be coming to this clash after registering a historic win against South Africa by 38 runs. On the other hand, Sri Lanka faced a five-wicket defeat against Australia in their previous match. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

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Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023 Fantasy Cricket Tips And Fantasy XI

admin — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:26:55 +0000

The Netherlands and Sri Lanka face off against each other in match No. 19 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 21 at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. While the two teams take each other on the playing field, the fantasy cricket managers have a chance to pick their favourite players and form their teams. The performance of the players on the field will translate to points for each fantasy team picked, and the manager with the team with the most points stands a chance to win attractive prizes.

The Netherlands have had a terrific year so far, taking down some big teams en route to the ICC World Cup 2023. A cherry on top for them was their victory against South Africa courtesy of a terrific all-round performance. Skipper Scott Edwards was the star with the bat, who took the Netherlands to 245/8 in 43 overs. South Africa were bowled out for 207 runs, resulting in a 38-run win.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are the only team without a win in the tournament. Since their disastrous defeat against India in the Asia Cup final, they have been underwhelming on the field. Although a great batting performance against Pakistan propelled them to 344 runs batting first, they ended up losing that match by six wickets.

In their last match, they lost to Australia in another disappointing performance. The 1996 champions are in desperate need of a win to keep themselves in contention.

Predicted playing XI

Netherlands: 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, Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana.

Weather conditions and pitch report

The weather conditions in Lucknow are going to be typically hot in the morning, but it will get cooler towards the end, with temperatures ranging from 18-31 degrees. The track here has assisted the spinners a lot and both sides will look to capitalise on it.

NED vs SL fantasy XI

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Scott Edwards

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Vikramjit Singh

All-rounders: Bas de Leede

Bowlers: Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Maheesh Theekshana

Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama have been two of Sri Lanka’s better batters this tournament, which is why we are going with three keepers in the team. Scott Edwards, who produced a match-winning performance last game, is the third keeper option.

Charith Asalanka has got a few starts and scored 105 runs in three matches so far. Pathum Nissanka and Vikramjit Singh are the other batting options.

Bas de Leede is the undisputed choice among all-rounders. He is Netherlands’ mainstay in the line-up

The Dutch bowling trio of Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe and Logan van Beek are making great use of the slow bowling conditions and have picked up 13 wickets between themselves. Maheesh Theekshana is a good option from the Lankan bowling attack.

Captain: Bas de Leede

Bas de Leede’s ability to make match-winning contributions with bat and ball makes him the best option for captaincy. In the World Cup so far, he scored 87 runs and picked up seven wickets.

Vice-captain: Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis has been in top form this tournament and scored 207 runs in three matches, which includes a century and a half-century. Despite not getting a big score in the last match, he is a worthy contender for captaincy or vice-captaincy.

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Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction, Weather Report, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips

admin — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:03:42 +0000

The Netherlands will be up against Sri Lanka in Match 19 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on October 21 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST. Both struggled in the initial matches of their campaigns. However, the Netherlands conjured a shock win over South Africa in their last outing to register their first points. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have lost all their three matches in the competition.

The Netherlands have played three matches in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Dutch are placed eighth in the league table with two points. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are languishing at the bottom of the table without any points from three matches.

Match: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Match 19

Date: 21st October 2023

Time: 10:30 AM IST

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

NED vs SL pitch report

The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, will benefit the bowlers. The average score in the first innings in the last 10 matches at this stadium is 262.

NED vs SL weather report

The temperature at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is predicted to be 29.94C with 36% humidity.

NED vs SL Fantasy XI Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Scott Edwards: Netherlands batter Scott Edwards has scored 108 runs in 3 matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 110.2. He has scored a half-century and achieved the highest score of 78 not out.

Kusal Mendis: Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis has scored 207 runs in 3 matches and is the team’s number-one run-scorer for his team in this edition of the ODI World Cup. He enjoys a strike rate of 156.82 and averages 69. He also has a century and a half-century to his name in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Bas de Leede: The Netherlands bowler has taken 7 wickets in 3 matches. Bas de Leede’s best figures for this edition of the ODI World Cup is 4/62 and he averages 23.14.

Dilshan Madushanka: The bowler from Sri Lanka has picked up 7 wickets in 3 matches so far at an average of 26.28. Dilshan Madushanka’s 3/38 is his finest bowling performance of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023.

NED vs SL squads

Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Saqib Zulfiqar, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Vikramjit Singh, Noah Croes (wk), Scott Edwards (c & wk), Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Ryan Klein and Shariz Ahmad

Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana

NED vs SL Fantasy XI team

Wicket-Keeper: Scott Edwards

Batters: Vikramjit Singh, Colin Ackermann, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka

All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Roelof van der Merwe and Saqib Zulfiqar

Bowlers: Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain: Max O’Dowd

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in ODIs

Netherlands and Sri Lanka have competed against each other on 5 occasions in ODIs. While the Netherlands have failed to register a single win, their rivals have emerged victorious on 5 instances.

The highest score in these 5 encounters is 443 by Sri Lanka while the lowest has been 86 by Netherlands.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka ODI records

Highest score: Sri Lanka scored 443/9 against the Netherlands in 2006, which stands as the highest score for the Sri Lanka team in the ODIs. Sanath Jayasuriya scored 157 to propel Sri Lanka to the record score. In reply, the Netherlands were bowled out for 248.

The Netherlands have posted a highest score of 374/9 against the West Indies in 2023.

Lowest score: Sri Lanka managed 43/10 against South Africa in 2012. It remains the lowest team total for Sri Lanka in an ODI match.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands made the lowest score of 80 against the West Indies in 2007.

Average score: The average score for the Netherlands in Netherlands vs Sri Lanka ODI matches is 199, while Sri Lanka averages at 217 runs in the ODIs.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka prediction

Sri Lanka have a better head-to-head record against the Dutch cricket team in ODI cricket. Sri Lanka will go as favourites to beat the Netherlands on Saturday and open their win column in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

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