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The stage is set for an intense battle as the Netherlands and Sri Lanka face off in the 19th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. The showdown is scheduled to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, October 21.
Both teams find themselves in the bottom four spots of the tournament’s points table. The Dutch squad managed to open their account in the competition with an exhilarating victory over South Africa. In contrast, the Sri Lankan side is yet to savour a triumph and currently occupies the last spot in the rankings.
ODI Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 11
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 8
- Average first Innings scores: 226
- Average second Innings scores: 209
- Highest total recorded: 311/7 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs Australia
- Lowest total recorded: 157/10 (41 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Highest score chased: 269/3 (48.4 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Lowest score defended: 248/5 (50 Overs) by India Women vs South Africa Women
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
In one-day cricket matches at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, spin bowlers have a significant impact on the game’s outcome. The pitch favours teams batting second, making chases easier. On average, the first innings scores about 226, and the second innings about 209 in ODIs at this venue. So, winning the toss may lead to a decision to set or chase a target, with spin bowlers playing a key role in the match.
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Lucknow Weather forecast:
The weather conditions are ideal for a pleasant day with no rain expected (0% chance). The temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius, and humidity levels are anticipated to be approximately 46%. The gentle breeze is forecasted to blow at a speed of 8 kilometres per hour.
NED vs SL, probable playing XI:
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, 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: 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
