NED vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction Cricket World Cup 2023

NED vs SL Match Preview

Netherlands will be elated after a win over South Africa in the previous games. The team has been consistent and performed well. They even beat West Indies in qualifiers to reach the World Cup. Netherlands have made a statement that they cannot be taken lightly.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are not in a great position, having lost all three matches. In fact, they are the only team in the tournament who are yet to win a game. The team is desperate for a win to keep semifinal hopes alive. If Sri Lanka lose against Netherlands, they will be out of the tournament. 

Let’s take a look at the dream11 team prediction for this match.

NED vs SL ODI Match Pitch Report and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The surface has been slightly on the slower side and the ball holds into the wicket a bit. Batting is not very easy, especially for the stroke-makers. Spending time at the wicket and getting used to the pace will help.

Weather Report

The weather will clear and no rain is predicted. The temperature will hover around high 20s and early 30s.

NED vs SL Playing 11

Netherlands Playing 11

Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

NED vs SL Team News & Injury Updates

Netherlands will play the same team that defeated South Africa. Sri Lanka have added Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera to the squad as reserve players. They can only play if any player is ruled out of the tournament due to injury. There are speculations that Matheesha Pathirana has a shoulder injury and he might not play in the tournament anymore.

NED vs SL Head to Head ODI Records

Sri Lanka have won all the five matches against Netherlands in ODIs

NED vs SL Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks All Rounders, Batsman, Bowlers, Wicket Keepers

NED vs SL Dream11 Top Picks

Kusal Mendis

Mendis has been the best Sri Lanka batsman. He has scored 207 runs in 3 matches for his team. Sri Lanka will need him to fire once again if they are to get their first win of the tournament.

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Sadeera Samarawickrama has looked a good batsman and has played plenty of good innings in the buildup to the World Cup. He has looked in fine form in the World Cup as well, scoring 139 runs in 3 games for Sri Lanka.

Dunith Wellalage

Spinners will be key in Lucknow and Dunith Wellalage can be a handy option with the ball. He can also chip in with good runs down the order. If the ball is turning, he can easily pick 3-4 wickets in the match.

Scott Edwards

The captain has been in tremendous form in recent times. He played a key role in Netherlands’ win over South Africa, scoring 78 runs. Edwards will be eyeing another good show with the bat.

Roelof van der Merwe

Van der Merwe will enjoy the conditions in Lucknow. He will be high on confidence after match-winning performance against South Africa that saw him score 29 runs and take 2 crucial wickets.

NED vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction