NZ vs SL T20 Highlights: New Zealand Crush Sri Lanka To Continue Winning Momentum

The Sri Lankan coach Chris Silverwood still feels that his team have the potential to reach the semi-final.

Background

Hello and welcome to ABP's live coverage of the match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. New Zealand will be taking on Sri Lanka on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Kiwis are leading the points table with three points from two matches. Kane Willamson’s side will be looking to bolster their lead in the match against Sri Lanka. 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka have been struggling with injuries in the pace bowling line-up.  Binura Fernando is the latest bowler who is down with an injury during the match against Australia. They ended up losing the match by 7 wickets. The Sri Lankan coach Chris Silverwood still feels that his team have the potential to reach the semi-final. 

Sydney hosts today's crucial Group 1 clash between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Who's taking home the two points? 🤔#T20WorldCup | #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/vtaH2GeXqX

— ICC (@ICC) October 29, 2022

Sri Lanka’s predicted playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

With the standings so tight in Group 1, the winner of Saturday's New Zealand-Sri Lanka clash could take a big step towards booking a semi-final spot 👊#T20WorldCup | #NZvSL https://t.co/tC9IOEM7BE

— ICC (@ICC) October 29, 2022

New Zealand’s predicted playing XI: Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Ashen Bandara, Pramod Madushan, Kasun Rajitha, Jeffrey Vandersay.

New Zealand Squad: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Martin Guptill.

16:54 PM (IST)  •  29 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 19.1 Overs / SL - 102/9 Runs

Kasun Rajitha takes a single of Ish Sodhi bowling, one more run added to the tally of Sri Lanka

16:53 PM (IST)  •  29 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 18.6 Overs / SL - 101/9 Runs

One more run added to Sri Lanka tally as single taken by Kasun Rajitha of Tim Southee bowling

16:53 PM (IST)  •  29 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 18.5 Overs / SL - 100/9 Runs

Tim Southee bowls another dot ball against Kasun Rajitha, No run taken.

16:52 PM (IST)  •  29 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 18.5 Overs / SL - 100/9 Runs

That\'s a Wide ball by Bowler, 1 run added to Sri Lanka total

16:51 PM (IST)  •  29 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: 18.4 Overs / SL - 99/9 Runs

Tim Southee bowls another dot ball against Kasun Rajitha, No run taken.