ODI World Cup 2023, Match 19: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Match Preview

Game 19 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will feature a clash between the Netherlands (NED) and Sri Lanka (SL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, October 21. Sri Lanka will be coming into the game on the back of a loss against Australia, and the side will look to get back to winning ways.

The team is yet to win a game at the 2023 World Cup, and a game against the Netherlands could be their ticket to their first win. However, led by Scott Edwards, the Netherlands could be a force to be reckoned with, as the side will be coming off a marvellous win against South Africa.

In one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, the Netherlands put forth a performance for the ages against the Proteas and came out victorious. As the game approaches, it could be interesting to see how the Men in Orange fare against Sri Lanka, who are still searching for their first win of the World Cup.

NED vs. SL Pitch and Conditions

The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is quite famous for being a bowler-friendly surface. A low-scoring encounter could be quite the possibility on such a surface, and a thrilling game could be on the cards. Opting to bowl first could prove to be a wise decision.

NED vs. SL, Probable Playing XIs for the ODI World Cup 2023, Match 19

Netherlands (NED)

The Netherlands will look to go into the clash with minimal to no changes in their lineup. After a sensational win against South Africa, a winning combination could be unchanged against Sri Lanka as well.

Predicted XI: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, and Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka (SL)

Despite losses in their last three games, Sri Lanka will look to go into the game with the same lineup as well. Several stars will be missing out due to injury, and it could hurt the side. 

Predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunatne, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

NED vs. SL Head-to-Head in ODIs: