Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, Super Sixes - West Indies vs Sri Lanka - 9th Match - July 7

The 9th match of the Super Six stage in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers will take place between West Indies and Sri Lanka on the 7th of July, 2023 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

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West Indies Form Guide:

West Indies are already out of contention for qualifying into the upcoming ICC Men's World Cup and hence, this match will serve as a dead rubber.

The top run scorer for West Indies in the tournament is Shai Hope with 340 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for West Indies in the tournament is Alzarri Joseph with 8 scalps under his belt.

West Indies have won their previous match against Oman by 7 wickets.

Oman batted first and they were restricted to an under par total of 221 for 9 in 50 overs. Kashyapkumar Prajapati played well at the top of the order and scored 31 off 45 balls. Apart from him, no other top order batter counter attacked the opposition. Shoaib Khan in the middle order made important 50 runs to help Oman get to 221 in 50 overs of play.

During the chase, West Indies lost Johnson Charles early on in the innings. Brandon King took the responsibility of taking West Indies over the line. He scored 100 off 104 balls to seal the deal for West Indies. Shai Hope also struck 63 important runs to take his team home in the 40th over with 7 wickets in hand.

Sri Lanka Form Guide:

Sri Lanka have already qualified for the ICC Men's World Cup.

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the tournament is Pathum Nissanka with 290 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the tournament is Wanindu Hasaranga with 20 scalps under his belt.

Sri Lanka have won their previous match against Zimbabwe by 9 wickets.

Zimbabwe batted first and they posted a total of 165 before being bowled out. The start was terrible as they lost 3 wickets for just 30 runs. Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza tried to lift the team by scoring 56 and 31 runs respectively. However, Maheesh Theekshana came into the attack and picked up few quick wickets to peg Zimbabwe back and they were bowled out for 165.

During the chase, Sri Lanka openers played superbly and looked determined to chase the total down without any hassles. Pathum Nissanka made an unbeaten 101 to win the match for his team in the 33rd over with 9 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

West Indies:

Shai Hope (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd

Sri Lanka:

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc & wk), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushan Hemantha

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win?- Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), Brandon King (West Indies)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Kevin Sinclair (West Indies)

Most Sixes – Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), Brandon King (West Indies)

Player of the Match- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first - West Indies 240+, Sri Lanka 270+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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