Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, ICC WCQ 2023, Today Match Prediction 09 July 2023

sl vs nl Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the final in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, and former World Champions Sri Lanka will take on the Netherlands. Both sides have already booked their berth for the mega tournament. In the last game, Sri Lanka defeated West Indies to maintain a clean record. The Netherlands defeated Scotland in the last game, knocking them out of the tournament.  

The Netherlands haven't defeated Sri Lanka in the past, and it will be on their minds in this game. They must trust their skills as they look to enter the tournament on a winning note, their first entry into the World Cup since 2011. Sri Lanka has been the best side in this tournament, and they will look to continue their dominance.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sri Lanka Preview

Dasun Shanaka's side hasn't put a foot wrong in this tournament. They came here as one of the favorites and have lived up to their reputation. It was a convincing show from the side in the last game against West Indies, where they won by 8 wickets. They would look to continue with the same form and qualify for the World Cup in style.  

Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne set up a 190-run stand in the last game, and the side will expect a good show from the pair. They have a strong middle order, and the team shall expect Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka to build partnerships in this game. Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Wanindu Hasaranga are good hitters, making it a formidable batting line-up.  

Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara have done well in most games, and they will aim for early wickets as the Netherlands have done well with the bat. Wanindu Hasaranga has been in the form of his life, and he must bowl well in the middle overs with Maheesh Theekshana. Dhananjaya de Silva and Shanaka complete a strong bowling attack for the team and will look to do well.  
 

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:

Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Maheesh Theekshana, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dilshan Madushanka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana

Netherlands Preview

It has been a memorable campaign for Scott Edwards' side. They started the tournament with a loss and, since then, have defeated West Indies and Scotland to earn their ticket to the upcoming World Cup. The side did well in the must-win game against Scotland, winning by 4 wickets. They had gone down against Sri Lanka in an earlier game, and a win here will do a world of good to their confidence.  

Max O'Dowd and Vikramjit Singh are in good form at the top, and the side will expect a strong start from them in this game. Bas de Leede hit a brilliant hundred in the last game and will look to do well in the middle order with Teja Nidamanuru and Wesley Barresi. Edwards has done well in the finishers' role, and the side will expect a good show from him, Saqib Zulfiqar, and Logan Van Beek.  

Logan van Beek and Ryan Klein have been in good form with the new ball, and the side will need good spells from them against the strong Sri Lankan batting line-up. Bas de Leede picked five wickets in the last game, and he must bowl good lines in the middle overs with Clayton Floyd and Aryan Dutt. Saqib Zulfiqar and Vikramjit Singh add depth to this bowling attack.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Teja Nidamanuru, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Teja Nidamanuru, Wesley Barresi, Clayton Floyd, Logan van Beek, Max O'Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards, Noah Croes

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will see clear skies over Harare on July 9. The wicket is good to bat on, and we have seen high-scoring games. We expect the ball to come onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Bowlers will have a tough time on this track. The side batting first shall look to put 300 plus on the board.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club is a batsmen's paradise. We have seen big scores being put on the board as batsmen can play their strokes freely. There isn't much on this track for the fast bowlers. Spinners do well as the ball gets old, but the odds are highly in favor of the batsmen at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

We have seen excellent batting surfaces in this tournament. There is some assistance for the bowlers at the start of the game in the morning, but the conditions ease as the game progresses. Hence, the side winning the toss here shall not hesitate to bowl first.