SL vs NL Match Preview
Pathum Nissanka has been the pick of the batsmen from the Sri Lankan line-up, and he once again stamped his authority by a quick 72 at the top of the order. Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis, both of whom have failed to get big scores, will need to start performing if Sri Lanka wants to replicate its Asia Cup success.
Wanindu Hasarnga has already proven his worth in Dream11 contests.
All-rounder Bas de Leede has been indispensable for coach Ryan Campbell and has been the top scorer in T20s for the Netherlands this year. He has already scored a total of 44 runs, picked up 5 wickets in the two matches, and is likely to be a thorn in Sri Lanka’s journey to victory.
Other key players in the squad include Max ODowd and Tom Cooper, both of whom are capable of scoring quick runs. Van Beek did not play the last match but can be quite effective on the bouncy pitch at Geelong.
Weather Report
The conditions are likely to remain overcast in Geelong on Thursday, but there is very little chance of rain.
Pitch Report
The pitch is likely to aid the bowlers, especially during the first innings, with some movement off the seam. A total of more than 150 will be pretty difficult to chase.
Notable stats
Base de Leede Leading the Way
Bas de Leede has had an excellent year with the ball. He has played 9 matches this year, bowled 25 overs with an economy rate of 5.76, and has picked up 15 wickets at an average of 9.60. He is scoring runs very consistently as well.
Explosive Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka has scored 448 runs in the last 19 matches, at a strike rate of 141.77.
Team News
There is a slight injury concern regarding Dushmanth Chameera but no news has been offocially released yet.
SL vs NL Probable 11
SL Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (Wk)
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Charith Asalanka
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage
- Binura Fernando
- Maheesh Theekshana
NL Playing 11
- Michael van Lingen
- Divan la Cock
- Stephan Baard
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (C)
- David Wiese
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (Wk)
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
Dream11 Prediction
Sri Lanka dominates the associate teams quite regularly and that could happen in this match as well. Van Beek may make a comeback in the Netherlands team.
Top Picks
Bas de Leede: Leede has performed well in both matches so far, and can contribute with both, the bat as well as the ball. He is a vital cog in the Netherlands team.
Pathum Nissanka: Nissanka can vary his scoring pace according to the need of the game. He has scored 83 runs from his 2 matches so far and will play a vital role if Sri Lanka goes on to win this one.
Dasun Shanaka: As mentioned earlier, Shanaka can score fast, and can easily clear the ground, especially against the average bowling of the Netherlands.
SL vs NL Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka (VC), Dhananjaya de Silva, Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Bas de Leede (C)
Bowlers: L Van Beek, Maheesh Theekshana, W Hasaranga, Fred Klaasen
