ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Super 12 match preview, predicted lineups
New Zealand and Sri Lanka go head to head on Saturday in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Super 12 as the tournament moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date & Time : 29th October 2022, 7:00 PM (Local)
Venue : SCG
The Kiwis have shown brilliant form so far in this World Cup as they mustered 200 against Australia after which a rain-washed game against Afghanistan gave them a point as well. They will now look to carry on the momentum.
They know Sri Lanka as opponents will be quite tough and they need to produce their best cricket to trouble them. They know the conditions will favour them.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka too haven’t been bad that much in the tournament so far especially in the Super 12 after a good win against Ireland and of course a big defeat at the hands of Australia.
The Lankans will look to make their mark in the World Cup and truly kickstart their campaign against quality opponents in New Zealand. The conditions will be alien for them though.
For the wicket, It will be helpful for both batting and bowling as teams will look to score high.
Team news and possible lineups
Binura Fernando will be unavailable for Sri Lanka.
New Zealand XI : Allen, Conway (WK), Williamson (C), Phillips, Neesham, Chapman, Santner, I. Sodhi, Southee, L. Ferguson, Boult.
Sri Lanka XI : Nissanka, K. Mendis (WK), D. de Silva, Asalanka, B. Rajapaksa, Shanaka, (C), Hasaranga, C. Karunaratne, Theekshana, L. Kumar, Rajitha.
Prediction
If anything New Zealand should be favourites but it also depends on the toss. Both teams will look to put runs on the board.
