The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 19 between Netherlands and Sri Lanka, which will take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Netherlands is led by Scott Edwards, while Sri Lanka is captained by Kusal Mendis.
As of now, 5 ODI matches have been played between Netherlands and Sri Lanka, in which Netherlands has won 0 matches while Sri Lanka has won 5 matches. The Netherlands team is currently ranked fourteenth, while the Sri Lanka team is ranked seventh in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 19th Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Kusal Mendis
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis aims to bounce back after a low-scoring game against Australia. Tasked with the role of playing attacking shots and maintaining momentum, Mendis is determined to make life difficult for the Netherlands bowlers, ensuring Sri Lanka posts or chases down the target successfully.
2) Paul Van Meekeren
Paul Van Meekeren’s last match against Sri Lanka saw him dismiss Aiden Markram and David Miller, applying immense pressure with disciplined bowling. With hopes for another stellar performance in the early overs, Van Meekeren seeks to keep the Lankan openers on their toes, making it tough for them to score freely.
3) Dilshan Madushanka
Left-arm bowler Dilshan Madhushanka delivered a brilliant spell against Australia, taking early wickets to trouble their batting lineup. As the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in this World Cup, Madhushanka’s focus remains on securing early breakthroughs to restrict the Netherlands and set up a manageable total.
4) Scott Edwards
Netherlands’ captain, Scott Edwards, exhibited leadership with a splendid knock against South Africa, rescuing his team from a challenging position. Edwards aims to replicate his captain’s performance, building pressure on Sri Lankan bowlers and guiding the Netherlands to a stunning victory.
5) Kusal Perera
The stylish left-handed batter, Kusal Perera, had an outstanding game against Australia, displaying an attacking mindset that kept the bowlers under pressure. Perera intends to dominate the Netherlands bowlers, contributing to Sri Lanka’s quest for their first victory in the World Cup 2023 by ensuring a strong start and successful target chase.