New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Sri Lanka will take place on Thursday 9th November, 2023 – 08:30 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka taking place? New Zealand vs Sri Lanka will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka? Click here for the latest ticket information for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
What channel is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka on in the UK? New Zealand vs Sri Lanka will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream New Zealand vs Sri Lanka live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NEW ZEALAND
Coach: Gary Stead
Captain: Kane Williamson
- New Zealand will have scarcely believed that 401/6 batting first would end up being a losing score against Pakistan at the weekend but that’s exactly what occurred, the Black Caps’ opponents racking up 200/1 in 25.3 overs to get ahead of the DLS rate before rain curtailed play.
- With four losses in a row, New Zealand have been stranded on eight points for a long time now and defeat here may well see semi-final qualification taken out of their hands depending on other results across the week.
SRI LANKA
Coach: Chris Silverwood
Captain: Kusal Mendis
- Sri Lanka were the victims of a third straight World Cup defeat in agonising fashion this past Tuesday, Bangladesh getting the better of them by three wickets in Delhi, successfully chasing down 280 in 41.1 overs.
- That loss not only ended Sri Lanka’s slim hopes of knockout qualification, but also leaves them still having not secured a top eight group finish and therefore a spot in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
THE PREDICTION
When taking into account the respective form of both sides, the pressure is building on each of them. Defeat for either would be a disaster for different reasons. However, recent ODI fixtures between New Zealand and Sri Lanka have gone overwhelmingly in favour of the Black Caps, who have won the last seven. With a superior top order and with Kane Williamson not only back in the team, but in the runs, New Zealand should snap their losing streak and get the better of Sri Lanka.
BETTING TIP: NEW ZEALAND TO WIN
