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In Match 38 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka will face the Netherlands at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium this Sunday. Sri Lanka has already been eliminated from the tournament, playing this match only for pride. Meanwhile, the Netherlands, on the verge of elimination after back-to-back losses, will need a comprehensive win against Sri Lanka and favorable outcomes in other matches to keep their Super 8 hopes alive.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga (c)
- Angelo Mathews
- Dasun Shanaka
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Nuwan Thushara
- Matheesha Pathirana
Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:
- Michael Levitt
- Max O’Dowd
- Vikramjit Singh
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Scott Edwards (c & wk)
- Bas de Leede
- Logan van Beek
- Tim Pringle
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren
- Vivian Kingma
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is typically batting-friendly early on, but the pitch slows down as the game progresses. Spinners are expected to play a significant role during the middle overs, with the surface offering some grip. The average first innings score is around 160, with higher totals achievable if batters apply themselves well.
Weather Forecast: St. Lucia is expected to experience scattered thunderstorms in the morning, clearing up to partly cloudy and breezy conditions for most of the day. While there is a chance of interruptions, a full game is likely.
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss could be crucial. The team winning the toss might prefer to bat first, given the fresh pitch conditions favoring batsmen early on. Posting a significant total on the board could put pressure on the chasing team, especially with spinners coming into play later.
Winning Prediction
Sri Lanka boasts a perfect record against the Netherlands, winning all three of their previous T20I encounters. Despite their lackluster tournament performance, Sri Lanka’s experience and the slow pitch conditions are expected to favor their bowlers, especially spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga. His spell could be decisive in curbing the Netherlands’ batting ambitions.
However, the Netherlands should not be underestimated. Known for upsets, they have the potential to challenge Sri Lanka, particularly if their batting unit steps up. Nonetheless, their inconsistent batting remains a concern.
Prediction: Sri Lanka are favorites to win