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NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible XI Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 19 | Lucknow Pitch Report

The Netherlands lit the tournament by defeating one of the favourites, South Africa, in Dharamsala comprehensively. Now they will be up against Sri Lanka, who are the only winless team in the 2023 World Cup.

The Netherlands handed a shock defeat to the Proteas by 38 runs in a 43-over encounter. Batting first, they made 245 – thanks to a terrific 78-run knock from their captain, Scott Edwards, whereas the lower order also contributed handsomely at the death. While bowling, the Men in Orange put on a collective show, with Logan van Beek taking three wickets, whereas three other bowlers dismissed two batters to script a historic victory.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka lost their last game against Australia in Lucknow. Batting first, they could assemble only 209 runs, with only their openers showing application. Dilshan Madushanka impressed with three wickets in the bowling department, but the other bowlers didn’t back his efforts, as Sri Lanka suffered their consecutive defeat in the tournament. It’s now or never to deliver for the Lions, whose campaign is well and truly on life support.

In this article, we will look at the key players to watch, stats, pitch report and Dream11 prediction as part of our World Cup fantasy cricket tips.

Match Details

• Date: October 21, 2023.
• Time: 10:30 AM (India), 7:00 AM (Netherlands), 10:30 AM (Sri Lanka).
• Location: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 19 – NED vs SL Possible Playing XIs

The Netherlands are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination. Aryan Dutt is one to watch on what could be a spin-friendly pitch.

Netherlands: 1. Vikramjit Singh, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Colin Ackermann, 4. Bas de Leede, 5. Sybrand Engelbrecht, 6. Teja Nidamanuru, 7. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Roelof van der Merwe, 10. Aryan Dutt, 11. Paul van Meekeren.

Sri Lanka don’t have too many options to choose from. Expect them to stick with the same team, unless they go for Kasun Rajitha over Lahiru Kumara.

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Perera, 3. Kusal Mendis (c & wk), 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dhananjaya de Silva, 7. Chamika Karunaratne, 8. Dunith Wellalage, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Lahiru Kumara/Kasun Rajitha, 11. Dilshan Madushanka.

NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Tips

Netherlands:

• Colin Ackermann will contribute with both bat and ball. He has 98 runs at an average of 32.66 in three innings this World Cup. Ackermann has also picked up three wickets.
• Bas de Leede is a must-pick in fantasy cricket teams. Netherlands’ best player made 41 runs in his only innings against Sri Lanka. Bas also picked up three wickets in the same game.
• Scott Edwards played a match-winning knock against a formidable South African bowling lineup in the previous game. He has 68 runs in two ODI innings against Sri Lanka. Expect him to add more runs in the lower order.
• Logan van Beek has five wickets at an average of 13.20 and a strike rate of 22.80 in two ODI innings against Sri Lanka. He has four wickets at 22.50 runs apiece this World Cup. Also, he offers value to fantasy teams with his late-order runs.
• Paul van Meekeren has five wickets at an average of 27.80 in three innings in World Cup 2023. He has bowled exceptionally well throughout this tournament and can again trouble the Lankan batters with his pace and bounce.

Sri Lanka:

• Pathum Nissanka has been among the most consistent run-getters for Sri Lanka this World Cup. He has 112 runs at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 85.49 in three innings so far. This includes two fifties.
• Kusal Mendis is a solid captaincy option in Dream11 leagues. He has been Sri Lanka’s best batter in the 2023 World Cup. He has 207 runs at an average of 69 and a strike rate of 156.81 in three innings. This includes one fifty and a century.
• Sadeera Samarawickrama has 139 runs at an average of 46.33 and a strike rate of 119.82 in three innings this World Cup. He also has one century. Sadeera is a terrific player and can score big in the game.
• Dhananjaya de Silva will contribute with both bat and ball. He has 97 runs at a strike rate of 81.51 in two ODI innings against the Netherlands. He can also trouble the batters with his useful off-spin.
• Maheesh Theekshana has seven wickets at an average of 8.85 and a strike rate of 13.29 in two ODI innings against the Netherlands. Theekshana can wreak havoc against the Netherlands batters, who are not so compact against the spinners.
• Dilshan Madushanka has been a consistent wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in World Cup 2023. He has seven wickets at an average of 26.28 and a strike rate of 24.28 in three innings so far. He picked up three wickets against Australia in the previous game.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Played 5, Sri Lanka 5, Netherlands 0.
• Scott Edwards has the fourth-most 50+ scores (13) in ODIs since 2022.
• Pathum Nissanka has 931 runs at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 86.44 in 23 ODI innings in 2023.
• Kusal Mendis has the second-best strike rate (156.82) in the World Cup 2023, with a minimum of 100 balls faced.
• Dilshan Madushanka has the most wickets (5) in the powerplay this World Cup.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score has been 226 in Lucknow, but the pitch is likely to play better than this. The teams batting first have won only three of the 11 matches here. The pacers may enjoy more help than the spinners with the newer ball, before the slower bowlers can get into the game as Adam Zampa did a few days ago.

A temperature of around 27°C, with no threat of rain, is forecast.

NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

NED vs SL Fantasy Ideal XI: Kusal Mendis, Scott Edwards, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Dunith Wellalage, Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

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Option 2:

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 19: NED vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win?

It will be a good contest as two evenly-matched teams will lock horns. However, Sri Lanka, with their spinners, should win this match.