Preview:
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are all set to face each other for the Match 12 of the World T20 Cup. Winning the game against Ireland, Sri Lanka booked their seat in the Super 12s. The Lankans dominated the proceedings against Ireland by posting the target of 172. They then defended the target, by wrapping up Ireland’s innings at 101.
On the other hand, the Netherlands have lost both their games in the tournament so far. In the last game, they posted the target of 165 for Namibia which they chased down comfortably. The Dutch will now aim to register their first win of this tournament.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka and Netherlands, Match 12
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Date and Time: October 21 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch hasn’t been an easy one for batting lately. Pacers are expected to get an edge on this surface.
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Probable Playing XIs for SRI vs NED:
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Netherlands
Max O’Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede, Ryan ten Doeschate, Pieter Seelaar (c), Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen
Top Picks for SRI vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Max O’Dowd played impressive innings of 70 runs in the previous match. His knock included as many as six fours and a six. He can be a good pick for this match.
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the strongest links of Sri Lanka’s chain. In the last match against Ireland, he played belligerent innings of 71 runs. He also picked up a wicket.
Maheesh Theekshana scalped three crucial wickets in the previous game to be one of the architects of the team’s victory. He will be determined to take the momentum further for the side. He can be a good pick for this game.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRI vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Max O’Dowd (vc), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva (c), Colin Ackermann, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SRI vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Dinesh Chandimal, Max O’Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Colin Ackermann, Dushmantha Chameera, Fred Klaassen, Maheesh Theekshana (c)
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana
Vice-Captain Options: Max O’Dowd and Pathum Nissanka
