Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Super 6 ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Match 2 June 30, 2023
As the Netherlands vs Sri Lanka match progresses this coming June 30, 2023 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo fans will eagerly await the results to see which team will make it to the top. Previously, Sri Lanka won over Scotland and Netherlands beat West Indies. These feats led them to now compete against each other in this next level of the game.
NED vs SL Super 6 Match Overview
The performance of these two teams are definitely one for review should anyone decide to make a bet on Match 2 this coming June 30. To help in the prediction of who will win this match, here is an overview of the two teams’ current stats.
Netherlands
With 3 wins and 1 defeat from their 4 group stage matches, Netherlands is ranked second in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 Group A points table. Team score is six. With 217 runs at a strike rate of 121, Scott Edwards leads all run scorers for the Netherlands. 20 fours and one six have been hit by him. Additionally, Max O’Dowd has scored 211 runs with a 102 strike rate. The best bowler for the Netherlands has been Logan van Beek, who has taken 8 wickets with an average of 25 and a 5.53 economy rate.
Sri Lanka
With victories in all four of their group stage games, Sri Lanka is ranked first in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 Group B points table. The group has eight points. The leading run scorer for Sri Lanka is Dimuth Karunaratne, who has 223 runs at a 102 strike rate. He’s hit 24 fours thus far. Additionally, Sadeera Samarawickrama has 181 runs at a 97 strike rate. The best bowler for Sri Lanka has been Wanindu Hasaranga, who has taken 18 wickets with an average of 8 and an economy rate of 5.04.
Pitch Report
There are no indications of rain in the fair weather prediction for the game. A fair duel between bat and ball will be provided by the Queens Sports Club’s prepared wicket.
Still, the pitch is generally good to bat on and we’ll likely see some good scores. Of the five matches played here, four of them were won by the team batting first.
NED vs SL Best Performances
Each competing have key players that they boast of and can surely bring them closer to clinching a win and move to the next round. Though the title “Player of the Match” is yet to be named, here are some of the players from both teams that are to watch out for in the batting and bowling department who might emerge as the best among the best.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction
Sri Lanka will be the overwhelming favorite to defeat Netherlands based on their recent performance. The Netherlands will be relying on its seamers to make breakthroughs, while the Islanders have a stronger spin bowling assault with to the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana at their disposal.
At Bulawayo, expect Sri Lanka to defeat Netherlands with ease given their track record and experience.
Probable Playing XI
Netherlands
Sri Lanka
Conclusion
In this match, we’ll never know if Netherlands will emerge victorious against Sri Lanka to move to the next level of the ICC 2023 tournament. But the sure thing is that Netherlands will display exceptional skill and determination throughout the game, in order to outperform Sri Lanka in all aspects.
Team NED will have to exhibit a strong batting lineup, score a high number of runs, while their bowlers effectively try to restrict Sri Lanka’s scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to build their momentum and strategize better for their upcoming matches while vying for the top spot in the Super 6 and the main competition. Because of all of this, sports bettors will have to constantly monitor the sportsbook odds when betting on cricket in India.
