T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka vs Netherlands match preview, playing XI, Head to Head, Where to Watch on TV, & Live Streaming Details for T20 WC

Sri Lanka are gearing up to lock horns with the Netherlands in the 9th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The current Asia Cup champions kept their hopes of getting a spot in the Super 12 stage alive following the emphatic win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Lankan Lions were reeling from a loss against Namibia after the latter handed an ‘upset’ to the heavyweights of the match. However, Dasun Shanaka-led side came back from the brink of an elimination and dominated the match against UAE. On the other hand, the Netherlands are riding high after having won both their fixtures against UAE and a hard-fought match against Namibia. The side looks hungry to confirm their spot in the group stage that will commence on the 22nd of October, Saturday.

Sri Lanka, however, have issues under their belt to deal with ahead of the crucial clash against the Dutch national side. Right-arm speedster Dushmantha Chameera, who played a vital role in dismantling the UAE’s top order has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup following a calf injury he endured. This has handed the side a major blow ahead of the virtual knockout match against Scott Edwards side.

In any case, Dasun Shanaka and Co. have the rhythm and the profiles to help the squad get the better of the Dutch side. An interesting clash awaits as the First-Round fixtures are to conclude with teams nearly making it to the group stage of the Super 12.

Pitch Conditions

Bowlers could have an edge over the batters at the Simonds Stadium as the latter will have to stay in the crease to get used to the conditions and play freely. Moreover, batters have found it significantly tricky to play the ball as it does not come on to the bat as compared with other Australian pitches.

Playing Combinations for SL vs NED

Sri Lanka:

The Lankan Lions have lost the services of Dushmantha Chameera due to an injury as he was seen limping in the match against the UAE. This would mean that Lahiru Kumara could get a chance in the first team setup in the national side.

Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana.

Netherlands:

The Dutch national side have got everything spot on their first two matches as they found success in both fixtures. It is highly unlikely that the team would go for a change coming into this match against Sri Lanka that proves to be a high-octane match.

Probable XI: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Coiln Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards, Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren

SL vs NED Head-To-Head

Played- 02 | SL - 02 | NED - 00

SL vs NED Broadcast Details:

Match Timings- 9:30 AM IST

Live Streaming- Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar