On November 9th, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will clash in the 41st Match at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The excitement begins at 08:30 AM GMT or 02:00 PM local time, promising a thrilling cricket showdown.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match Preview
As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 enters a crucial phase, the upcoming clash between Sri Lanka and New Zealand carries significant weight for both teams, despite their contrasting positions in the points table. New Zealand, currently occupying the 4th spot with 8 points, find themselves in a precarious situation, where a win is an absolute necessity to solidify their semifinal aspirations.
Their Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.398 highlights the competitive nature of the tournament, where every run and wicket can prove decisive. In stark contrast, Sri Lanka, languishing in the 8th position with only 4 points and an NRR of -1.160, have already been eliminated from the tournament. Despite their differing fortunes, this match becomes a must-win encounter for New Zealand, serving as an opportunity to boost their NRR and inch closer to securing their spot in the semifinals.
Expect a fiercely contested battle as both teams have something to prove, and every ball becomes a stepping stone towards their respective goals.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Weather Report
During the match, the weather in Bengaluru is expected to reach a high of 27°C with lingering cloud cover, occasional showers, and the possibility of a thunderstorm, particularly later in the day. In the evening, the temperature is set to drop to 21°C, maintaining overcast conditions with intermittent showers and thunderstorms.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically offers a batting-friendly wicket with even bounce, which aids stroke play. The pitch tends to favor spinners as the game progresses, and dew may play a role in the evening matches, offering some assistance to the chasing side.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Predicted XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
Sri Lanka: Patthum Nisanka, Kusal Parera, Kusal Mendis (WK & C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dushan Hemantha, Angelo Matthews, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madhushanka
Dream11 Team for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Captain: Kane Williamson
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Patthum Nisanka, Sadeera Samarickwarma
Bowlers: Dilshan Madhushanka, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner
All-rounders: Mark Chapman, Angelo Matthews,
Where to Watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
