CWC 2019: Match 3, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Best BalleBaazi Combination, Tips, Lineups & Team News
This article will provide you the Predicted XIs, Team News & the Best BalleBaazi Combination for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: Karunaratne (C), Thirimanne, Mendis, Kusal Perera (WK), Mathews, Thisara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Udana, Jeevan Mendis/Jeffrey Vandersay, Malinga, Lakmal.
Team News:
Tom Latham is a small injury doubt for New Zealand after missing the two warm-up games. Blundell is expected to replace him in the starting XI if he is not declared fit.
Colin Munro is expected to start head of Henry Nicholls as the second opener for New Zealand tomorrow.
Lahiru Thirimanne is expected to get the nod ahead of Avishka Fernando for the opening slot in the Sri Lankan starting XI.
Jeevan Mendis and Jeffrey Vandersay will be fighting for the final spot in the Sri Lankan lineup as the team's main spinning option.
Match Tips:
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a good chance of rain.
Overhead conditions are likely to assist the seam bowlers with a decent chance of some swing early on.
The Pitch and the ground dimensions are likely to assist the batsmen.
The Sri Lankan bowling lineup is not the most prolific on paper. The batting has been struggling as well in recent months.
Match Prediction: The New Zealand bowling attack led by Trent Boult is likely to expose Sri Lanka's fragile batting lineup. The Kiwis will be favourites to win this match.
Key Players:
New Zealand: Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor
Sri Lanka: Angelo Matthews, Lasith Malinga, Kusal Perera