New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash today, match 41 of ICC World cup 2023
Today’s New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 2 pm.
In a crucial match, New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in a ‘must-win’ match in the 41st game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Today’s New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match will take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
In the ongoing World Cup 2023 tournament, New Zealand had a great start with a big victory over the defending champions England, winning by nine wickets. However, they now find themselves on the brink of elimination with just eight points from eight matches. They are now facing competition from Pakistan and Afghanistan for the fourth spot.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has had a tough situation fighting the tournament, managing just two wins in eight matches. They currently sit at the bottom of the points table with Netherlands.
Looking at the past New Zealand vs Sri Lanka encounters, the teams have played 101 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). New Zealand holds the upper hand with 51 wins, while Sri Lanka has 41 victories. There were eight matches that ended without a result and one game ended in a tie. In their most recent clash in March 2023, New Zealand won by six wickets.
In the World Cup history, they have faced off 11 times. Sri Lanka has a slightly better record with six wins, while New Zealand has won five times. The last time they met during the World Cup was in 2019, with New Zealand winning by ten wickets.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for high scoring matches due to its small boundaries. Captains winning the toss often choose to field first after winning the toss. In the most recent match at this venue, Pakistan won the toss against New Zealand and chose to bowl. New Zealand scored 401/6, but Pakistan, managed to score 200 runs in just 25.3 overs before rain interrupted the game.
Coming to the weather conditions for the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match, Bengaluru is likely to experience storms in the coming hours. There is a whopping 96 percent of chance for heavy rainfall. However, the chances of rain are likely to decrease after 4 pm. The temperature will range between 20 to 26 degrees with 90 percent humidity.
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