Sri Lanka vs Nepal, ICCWCT20, Today Match Prediction

SL vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

Some would argue that on paper Group D is one of the least competitive groups in this year's T20 World Cup but the reality has been quite different. South Africa, expected to top the group, are doing so with three wins from three but they have been far from convincing in each of the victories.

Sri Lanka have lost both their games and along with Nepal are the teams with zero points on the board.

The Netherlands are in the middle but ahead of this match there are only two points separating Bangladesh in second and Sri Lanka in fifth so there is still plenty to play for!

SL vs NEP Betting News

SL vs NEP Player of the Match Predictions

Since Sri Lanka are the favourites to win, we're backing one of Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, or Kusal Mendis to take home the player of the match award.

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SL vs NEP - WHO WILL SCORE MOST RUNS IN TODAY'S MATCH?

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Sri Lanka Preview

Sri Lanka are a side who have flattered to deceive over recent years and their displays so far in this T20 World Cup have produced some exceptionally good and exceptionally poor moments. The problem for Chris Silverwood's side though, is they have lost both of their matches so far in the tournament.

They very nearly made it one defeat and one win when they ran Bangladesh close in Match 15. Batting first, Pathum Nissanka hit 47 runs from 28 balls as Sri Lanka made an under-par 124/9. 

But defending 125, in spite of reducing Bangladesh to 6/2 and 28/3, they came up two wickets short!

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, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Nepal Preview

As much as Nepal are yet to put their first points on the board, they have only lost one game and so it could be argued that they are actually in a stronger position than their opponents, Sri Lanka, ahead of this match.

They certainly need more contributions from the top and middle order in this game after captain Rohit Paudel was one of only two players in the top seven to make a double-figures score and the only player in the top seven to go beyond 11.

With the ball, only Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee and Abinash Bohara took a wicket each in the defeat against the Netherlands.

Therefore, it's fair to say that Nepal need better performances across the side in this game.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sagar Dhakal, Abinash Bohara

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The forecast over the coming days is pretty similar in Lauderhill with thunderstorms and frequent showers alongside humid conditions. It will be warm but there are likely to be plenty of interruptions to play.

SL vs NEP Pitch Report

We expect this pitch to offer something to the batters and bowlers at this stage with a tendency to improve as a batting surface over the coming matches. Whoever bats first will be looking to post around 170 to be competitive.

Toss: To Bowl

The last two T20I games at this venue were won by the team chasing but the previous five were all won by the team batting first! With this the first match at this venue in this T20 World Cup, we expect both captains to want to field first.

SL vs NEP
Winning Prediction

The winner of this clash will put themselves into the conversation for the Super Eights whereas the loser will find themselves bottom of the pile and starting to look at flights home. We expect Nepal to cause Sri Lanka a few anxious moments but overall we are predicting a victory for Sri Lanka in Lauderhill.

We are backing Sri Lanka to win!

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