SL vs NED Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing 11, Pitch report & injury Updates

SL vs NED, 9th Match Preview

Match 9 sees Sri Lanka and Netherlands go head to head at Kardinia Park on Thursday afternoon in Round One of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka lost their opening match to Namibia but bounced back with a 79 run win over UAE on Tuesday. Netherlands have won both fixtures so far. Sri Lanka were unhappy with their total of 152-8 against UAE, particularly after being 117-2 with over five overs left. However, their bowling was exceptional and they should have enough quality to beat Netherlands. After beating UAE and Namibia, Netherlands are very close to reaching the Super 12 Stage. This game will prove to be their toughest of the first round and a victory against Sri Lanka could be out of reach.

SL vs NED, 9th Match Details

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka – 9th Match

Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong

Date & Time: 20th October at 9:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SL vs NED, 9th Match Pitch Report

The surface should be batting-friendly. The wickets in Australia are hard thus it’s easy to score runs here. However, the bowlers also have a slight advantage with extra bounce. It will be a cold and cloudy day with more than a 50 per cent chance of rain. The temperatures can dip to 4 degrees which will make it very challenging for the players.

Injury News

• Dushmantha Chameera sustained a calf injury and ruled out of whole world cup

• Danushka Gunatilleke a hamstring strain whole world cup

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SL vs NED, 9th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Netherlands Probable Playing XIs

Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Tim Pringle, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madoshan, Binura Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs NED Dream11 Prediction, 9th Match:

Top Picks – Netherlands

• Bas de Leede- The batting all-rounder hit 30 not out from 30 balls to take his side home against Namibia. He has taken five wickets so far in this competition.

• Max O’Dowd- The opener followed up his 23 against UAE with 35 from 25 balls on Tuesday. Alongside Vikramjit Singh, he put on 59 for the first wicket.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Wanindu Hasaranga- The leg-spinner was at his best against UAE on Tuesday. He returned figures of 3-8 from four overs including one maiden.

• Pathum Nissanka- The top order batter has hit eight half-centuries in IT20s since making his debut in March 2021. However, three of those fifties have come in his last five innings.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs NED Dream11 Team:

Pathum Nissanka(VC), Kusal Mendis(C), Scott Edwards, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Bas de Leede, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madoshan, Theekshana, Tim Pringle

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs NED Dream11 Team:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Scott Edwards, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede(C), Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Dhananjaya de Silva, Pramod Madoshan, Theekshana, Fred Klaassen

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Bas de Leede

Vice-captain – Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs NED 9th Match Probable Winners:

Netherlands have talented players with both bat and ball but Sri Lanka have world class performers in their side. It would be a huge upset if Netherlands were to defeat the 2022 Asia Cup Champions. With Sri Lanka back in form and Netherlands looking for their third straight victory, this game should be of a very high standard. Both teams have good bowling line-ups although Sri Lanka’s spinners are on a different level. We are predicting a victory for Sri Lanka. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.