Netherlands vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 Live Score: Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards opted to bat after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutchmen retained their team that produced a stunning upset against South Africa in their last fixture on October 17. Sri Lanka comes into the match on the back of three losses on the trot as they lie at the bottom of the 10-team standings. The Netherlands have two points from three matches and occupy the eighth place.
Tim de Leede recalls the game he picked up Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket… and waited a year to get his autograph on match ball
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka all-rounder Bas de Leede picked up four wickets and scored a brisk 67 in the World Cup game against Pakistan in Hyderabad. Twenty years ago, his father Tim de Leede troubled India with a spell of 4 for 35, also accounting for the wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, the current India coach.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka: Prediction
As per Google’s win probability, there is a 79% chance that Sri Lanka will be victorious in this match despite the results in the last 3 matches.
As per CricTracker, no matter which team bats first, Sri Lanka will win the match. As per MyKhel, while the Lions are “slightly ahead”, it won’t be a surprise if the Dutch pull off another win. We believe Sri Lanka is low on morale due to the back-to-back setbacks and Shanaka having been ruled out. The Netherlands, high on confidence after winning against South Africa, will win this one as well.
