Netherlands will play their fourth match of the 2023 World Cup when they take on Sri Lanka at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, 21 October.
The Dutch started their campaign with two consecutive losses against Pakistan and New Zealand, with the first one termed as 'one that got away' by captain Scott Edwards. They managed to get on the board with a shock win in their third match, beating South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-shortened match in Dharamshala.
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Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have endured a tough start to their campaign. With three losses in three matches, their chances of making the playoffs seem all but over, and the performances have been lacklustre. A win on Saturday would give them a glimmer of hope but a loss could seal their exit from the tournament already.
Here, The Sporting News looks at which players you should pick in your fantasy XI for this game.
NED vs SL: Dream 11
Dream 11 for Netherlands vs Sri Lanka
- Kusal Mendis (Wicket-keeper)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama (Wicket-keeper)
- Scott Edwards (Wicket-keeper)
- Pathum Nissanka (Batter)
- Kusal Perera (Batter)
- Bas de Leede (All-rounder)
- Colin Ackermann (All-rounder)
- Roelof van der Merwe (Bowler)
- Logan van Beek (Bowler)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Bowler)
- Dilshan Madushanka (Bowler)
Top fantasy picks and tips for NED vs SL
Kusal Mendis: Wicket-keeper
Kusal Mendis began this World Cup with a bang, scoring 76 off 42 against South Africa which included eight sixes inside the first Powerplay in an awesome display of attacking batting.
He followed it up by scoring Sri Lanka's fastest-ever World Cup century against Pakistan, finishing with 122 off 71 and despite a low score against Australia, his swashbuckling batting combined with the possibility of extra points as his side's wicket-keeper makes Mendis a must-have.
Bas de Leede: All-rounder
Bas de Leede consistently makes his way into lists like these, and for good reason. In the Netherlands' three matches so far, he has returned 4/62 & 67, 1/64 & 18 and 2 & 2/36 including the wickets of Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed.
de Leede is always good for a wicket or two at least, and batting at number four against a weak Sri Lankan bowling attack could mean he also gets a few more runs than he has in the last couple of games.
Dilshan Madushanka: Bowler
It would be an understatement to say Sri Lanka's bowling at this World Cup has been poor. Having conceded 428, 345 and then 215 in 35 overs not many of their bowlers can claim to have played well at all.
However, left-armer Dilshan Madushanka has been the pick of the bunch. He was expensive against South Africa (2/86), but his returns of 2/60 and 3/38 in the next two games, the latter in Lucknow, make him an attractive fantasy option.
How to watch NED vs SL: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The matches will be broadcast live in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and Vernacular) across the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Country | TV channels | Live streaming |
India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports Select 2 HD (English) | Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
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Who will win NED vs SL? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to the Dafabet, the following are the odds for this Cricket World Cup 2023 match.
Team | Odds |
Netherlands | 4.05 |
Sri Lanka | 1.27 |
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