ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - Match 23 - Group D- Sri Lanka vs Nepal - Cricket Match Predictions - June 12th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 23rd match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played between Sri Lanka and Nepal (Group D) on the 12th of June, New York.

Match 23 - Group D - Sri Lanka vs Nepal (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill)


Current Form Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka are currently placed at the bottom most position in Group D points table with 2 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the competition is Pathum Nissanka with 50 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the competition is Nuwan Thushara with 5 scalps under his belt.

Sri Lanka have lost their previous match against Bangladesh by 2 wickets.

Sri Lanka batted first and they were restricted to an under par total of 124 for 9 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka got them off to a flier but he kept losing partners at the other end. Once Nissanka was gone after scoring 47, the other Sri Lankan batters stopped showing any kind of intent. As a result, they had to settle for an ordinary total of 124.

During the chase, Bangladesh lost both their openers cheaply and looked to be in deep waters. This is when Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy played knocks of 36 and 40 runs respectively to take Bangladesh home with 2 wickets in hand.

Current Form Nepal:

Nepal are currently placed at the 4th position in Group D points table with 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Nepal in the World Cup is Rohit Kumar Paudel with 35 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Nepal in the World Cup is Sompal Kami with 1 scalp under his belt.

Nepal have lost their previous match against Netherlands by 6 wickets.

Nepal batted first and they posted a total of 106 before being bowled out. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got out quite early in the innings. Rohit Kumar Paudel in the middle order played a spectacular knock of 35 runs. However, he was a lone warrior and didn't get any support from the other batters. As a result, Nepal were bowled out for a small total of 106. For Netherlands, Tim Pringle and Logan Van Beek picked up 3 wickets each.

During the chase, Michael Levitt got out cheaply but Max O'Dowd held one end together and played a match winning innings of 54 runs. He took only 48 balls to achieve that score. Max O'Dowd stayed not out and got Netherlands home in the 19th over with 6 wickets in hand.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Nepal

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee

Sri Lanka

Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka. Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Janith Liyanage.

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win?-  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka), Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal)

Most Sixes – Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)

Player of the Match- Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 150+, Nepal 130+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka



*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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