A fourth successive loss in a row dampened New Zealand's hopes of cruising into the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Blackcaps, instead, will have to battle for a spot in the semis the hard way, even if they have a slight advantage over hopefuls Pakistan and Afghanistan due to their net run rate. (Match Blog | Scorecard | Preview | Full Coverage)
New Zealand's tournament began with a bang; the 2015 and 2019 finalists beat England on the opening day of the tournament and record three further victories in a row before finally succumbing to their first defeat against hosts India. Thereon, New Zealand lost to Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan - the last by the DLS Method after rain abandoned play - to find themselves in their current predicament. Another loss, in what is their final game of the league stage, will put them on extreme risk of missing the knockouts.
The tiny sliver of hope that had been propelling Sri Lanka toward the latter days of the league stage evaporated with a defeat against Bangladesh on Monday, November 6, 2023. Sri Lanka, consequently, became the third side eliminated out of the knockout race, and return home amid an ongoing overhaul within the cricket board. With nothing left to play for, pride is the only thing at stake for the Lankan Lions.
Head-to-head
New Zealand and Sri Lanka have played each other 101 times in One Day Internations, with the former winning 51 games, the latter 41, and eight ending without a conclusive result.
Weather Conditions
Scattered thunderstorms could greet the players as they take to the pitch in Bengaluru on Thursday, November 9, with a 60 per cent chance of rain and 76 per cent humidity. The temperature is expected to be on the cooler side, with 27 degree celsius likely to sustain during the key hours of the match.
Squads
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Angelo Mathews, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne
Live Streaming details about the NZ vs SL Match -
When will the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match be played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
The New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka match will be played on November 9, Thursday.
Where will the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match be played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
The New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Which TV channel will broadcast the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match live?
The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where will the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match be live streamed online?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
