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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - 27th match- 29 October 2022

by CricDirect Friday 28 October 2022

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

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The 27th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 will take place between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on the 29th of October, 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.

Live Scores and Stats - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 27th Match

Live Scores and Stats - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022

Top Batters - Runs Scored

Most Sixes

Top Bowlers - Wickets Taken

Points Table

New Zealand Form Guide:

New Zealand are currently placed at the first position on Group 1 points table with 1 win to their name so far.

The top run scorer for New Zealand is Devon Conway with 92 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for New Zealand is Tim Southee with 3 scalps under his belt.

New Zealand have won their previous match against Australia by 89 runs..

New Zealand batted first and they posted a total of 200 for 3 in 20 overs. Finn Allen got New Zealand off to a flier. He smashed 42 runs in just 16 balls. Devon Conway also made his way to an unbeaten 92 in 58 deliveries. Jimmy Neesham provided the finishing touch with his cameo of 26 not out in 13 balls to help New Zealand touch the 200 run mark in 20 overs.

During the chase, Australia lost David Warner early on in the innings. Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh did some recovery afterwards but once these two got dismissed, it was all but over for Australia. Maxwell made 28 in 20 balls but it went in vain as Australia were bowled out for 111 in the 18th over, losing the match by 89 runs.

Sri Lanka Form Guide:

Sri Lanka are currently placed at the fifth position of Group 1 points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run maker for Sri Lanka in the tournament is Kusal Mendis with 176 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the tournament is Wanindu Hasaranga with 9 scalps under his belt.

Sri Lanka lost their previous match against Australia by 7 wickets.

Sri Lanka batted first and they posted a competitive total of 157 for 6 in 20 overs. The start was not ideal for Sri Lanka as the first wicket fell for just 6 runs. Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva revived the innings with their knocks of 40 and 26 runs respectively. A real game changing knock was played by Charith Asalanka who smashed 38 in 25 balls to take Sri Lanka past the 150 run mark and helping his team finish at 157 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Australia lost David Warner early on and as a result, Australia went through a sedate start. After Maxwell's wicket in the 13th over, Sri Lanka were on top. This is where Marcus Stoinis came to the crease and changed the course of the game with his six hitting ability. He smashed 59 not out in 18 balls to take Australia home in the 17th over with 7 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera (Subject to fitness), Lahiru Kumara (Subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – New Zealand

Who will win?- New Zealand

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Most Sixes – Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Player of the Match- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)

Team Scores Batting first – New Zealand 165+, Sri Lanka 150+

Match Handicap: New Zealand

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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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