In an exhilarating encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka clashed in the 19th match of the I??CC Cricket World Cup 2023. Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first in this ??highly anticipated contest. What ensued was a thrilling showdown, where both teams displayed their cricketing prowess and left fans on the edge of their seats.

Sybrand Engelbrecht powers the Netherlands to a respectable total

The Netherlands’ innings began with Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd taking the crease. Vikramjit managed to score 4 runs from 13 balls, while O’Dowd added 16 runs to the scoreboard. Colin Ackermann played a significant role with 29 runs, Bas de Leede contributed 6 ru?ns, and Te??ja Nidamanuru and Scott Edwards scored 9 and 16 runs, respectively.

However, the standout performance came from Sybrand Engelbrecht, who notched up an impressive 70 runs off 82 balls. Logan van Beek provided valuable support with 59 runs, and Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren contributed 9 and 4 runs, respectively.? The Netherland??s posted a total of 262 runs.

The Sri Lankan bowlers showcased their skills, with Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha each claiming 4 wickets, conceding 49 and 50 runs, respectively. Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana also played their part with the ball.

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Sadeera Samarawickrama guides Sri Lanka to their first win in the tournament

In pursuit of the target, Sri Lanka’s openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, got their team off to a steady start. Nissanka scored 54 runs, while Kusal Perera contributed 5 runs. Kusal Mendis managed 11 runs before being dismissed, but Sadeera Samarawickrama pla??yed a crucial in??nings of 91 runs off 107 balls.

Charith Asalanka chipped in with 44 runs, and Dhananjaya de Silva‘s aggressive knock of 30 runs from 37 balls kept the momentum going for Sri Lanka. Dushan Hemantha played a brief cameo, adding 4 runs to the total.

Aryan was the pick of the Netherlands’ bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs. Van Beek and Van Meekeren also made notable contributions, while De Leede and Roelof van der Merwe contained the Sri Lankan batting lineup.? Ackermann added to the bowling effort with 1 wicket. In the end, Sri Lanka reached the target, securing a thrilling victory with just 8 balls to spare.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

We secure a much-needed win, defeating Netherlands by five wickets. The #LankanLions are officially off the mark! 🇱🇰🏏 #CWC23 #SLvNED pic.twitter.com/RasDdLTIya

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 21, 2023

SRI ??LANKA WINS THEIR FIRST MATCH OF WORLD CUP 2??023.

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 5 wickets – Sadeera is the hero….!!!! pic.twitter.com/pEKL00N1vN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 21, 2023

First 50 is for you, next 50 is for your team – Russel Arnold pic.twitter.com/8eGjyavFVS

— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) October 21, 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama
An emerging star from Sri Lanka
Good fight shown by Netherlands but were not sufficient against his batting attitude#NEDvSL #CricketWorldCup @SriLankaTweet pic.twitter.com/DO0gHLRvCt

— WickedlyFair⚖️ (@WickedlyFair) October 21, 2023

Updated points table after SL win against Netherlands #NEDvSL pic.twitter.com/9SSYpOF564

— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) October 21, 2023

That's the first of the tourney for #SriLanka. With this all the participating teams have won a game each. #NEDvSL #ICCCricketWorldCup23 #CWC23

— Anup Bharadwaj (@Anuperfection) October 21, 2023

Srilanka beat Netherlands 1st Win of Srilanka In WorldCup #NEDvSL #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/IEcAizpqLd

— Ahsan 🇵🇰 (@ahsan_vibes01) October 21, 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama making the difference 91* off 107, showing why he is at number four, batted through the innings and w?as player of the match for a very well organised and com?posed innings. Credit goes to him the way he batted. Somehow reminded of Mahela Jayawardene.

— Sajawal (@Sajawal28305609) October 21, 2023

Player of the MATCH… Sadeera Samarawickrama #CWC23 #SLvsNED pic.twitter.com/Aj3xZzvOI5

— Waqas Siddique (@WaqasSi88861720) October 21, 2023

Match – 19 | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets!

Netherlands 262 (49.4)
Sri Lanka 263-5 (48.2)

Player of the Match – Sadeera Samarawickrama #SLvNED #CWC23 #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/W3pPBAm5rz

— Thimira Navod (@ImThimira07) October 21, 2023

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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 continues to deliver thrilling moments, and the ongoing Match 19 between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka certainly did not disappoint. While the Dutch side walked into the game with a historic victory over South Africa, the Lankans came searching for their first? win i?n the high-stakes tournament.

Netherlands’ satisfactory performance with the bat

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Netherlands faced early adversity with the loss of Vikramjit Singh. Max O’Dowd contributed 16 runs, while Colin Ackermann added 29 runs from 31 balls. Skipper Scott Edwards ?was dismissed for 16, leaving the Dutch at a precarious 91/6.

However, a remarkable recovery ensued, primarily led by Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek, who stitched together an impressive 130-run partnership for the 7th wicket. Engelbrecht emerged as the top scorer with 70 runs off 82 deliveries, while van Beek chipped in with 59 runs off 75 balls. The Dutch innings featured 33 extras, and they conclud??ed their innings at 262 runs in 49.4 overs.

Kasun Rajitha displayed his bowling prowess by claiming four crucial wickets for just 50 runs in his nine overs. Similarly, Dilshan Madushanka made a significant impact, bagging four wickets while conceding 49 runs in his 9.4 overs. Mahesh Theekshana added to the wicket tally by?? dismissing Edwards, and the Netherl??ands innings was eventually brought to an end with a run-out.

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Maheesh Theekshana’s mind-blowing delivery

During the 22nd over, Theekshana unleashed an extraordinary delivery that led to the downfall of Edwards. This right-arm spinner produced a delivery of exceptional quality, marked by its perfect length, positioned just o?utside the off stump. In an attempt to execute a powerful drive, Edwards unknowingly created a sizeable gap between his bat and the ball. The gap allowed the white leather to spin sharply and collide with the stumps, ultimately sending the batter back to the pavilion. It was a moment of sheer brilliance in?? the game.

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Netherlands are squaring off against Sri Lanka in the 19th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat, setting the stage for a dramatic encounter. Wh?at followed was a thrilling roller coaster ride, with the Dutch batting lineup facing a challengi??ng test and a spectacular moment of fielding brilliance from the Sri Lankans.

Netherlands’ resilient innings

The Netherlands faced an early setback in their innings as their opener, Vikramjit Singh, was dismissed without making a significant contribution. Max O’Dowd, with a score of 16, and Colin Ackermann, who notched up 29 runs ?off? 31 deliveries, tried to steady the ship.

However, the Dutch found themselves in dire straits at 91/6 when Scott Edwards added 16 runs before his departure. But just when it seemed that the innings was slipping away, a remarkable recovery unfolded. Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek took the responsibility and stitched together a crucial partnership of 130 runs for the seventh wicket. Engelbrecht emerged as?? the top scorer with an impressive 70 off 82 balls, while van Beek contributed a valuable 59 runs from 7?5 deliveries.

In addition to the individual efforts, 33 extras also made a notable contribution to the total score. The Netherlands concluded their innings with a respectable total of 262 runs in 49.4 o??vers, showing resilience and determination in the latter stages of their batting performance.

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Perera’s remarkable catch

During the flurry of wickets, a standout moment etched itself into the memory of cricket enthusiasts. It unfolded on the last delivery of the 17th over, courtesy of Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madhushanka, who unleashed a searing short-of-a-length delivery wide outside the off stump. Dutch batter Bas de Leede decided to play the uppercut.

Then, in pure brilliance, Kusal Perera, donning the Sri?? Lankan colours, leapt to the skies and plucked the ball out of the air with outstretched hands. It was a breathtaking display of athleticism and skill that left spectators at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in awe.

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Sri Lanka are poised to clash against the Netherlands in the Match 19 of  ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday, October 2??1.

While the Netherlands registered a 38-run victory against South Africa at Dharamshala, Sri Lanka faced a five-wicket defeat against Australia in their recent encounter.

As the Dutch side will look to carry forward their winning momentum, the Islanders will be keen to register their first victory?? in the tournament.

ODI World Cup 2023, NED vs SL:

• Date and time: October 21, 05:00 am GMT/10:30 am IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report:

The Ekana Stadium has historically been known for producing pitch??es that often result in low-scoring matches, favouring spinners and slower bowlers. However, different type of wickets have been prepared for the World Cup. These fresh pitches are constructed using black soil and have shown signs of offering some assistance, particularly in the first innings of the recent matches. Consequently, the capta??ins winning the toss at here may now be more open to batting or bowling. The wickets here have demonstrated a relatively even distribution of success for both spinners and pacers, further adding to the intrigue of how teams might approach their strategies on these surfaces.

NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Scott Edwards
  
• Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Vikramjeet Singh
  
• All-rounders: Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann
  
• Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Roelof van der Merwe, Dilshan Madhushanka
  

NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Kusal Mendis (c),  Scott Edwards (vc)
Choice?? 2: Kusal Perera, (c), Roelof van der Merwe (vc)

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NED vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Dimuth Karunaratne,?? Dunith Wellalage

NED vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (Oct 21, 5 am GMT):

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Squads:

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nid?amanuru, Scott Edwards (wk/c), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Wesley Barresi, Logan van Beek, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana??, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Chamika Karunaratne, Dimuth? Karunaratne

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The stage is set for an intense battle as the Netherlands and Sri Lanka face off in the 19th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. The showdown is schedul??ed to take place at the B??harat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, October 21.

Both teams find themselves in the bottom four spots of the tournament’s points table. The Dutch squad managed to open their account in the competition with an exhilarating victory over South Africa. In contrast, the Sri Lankan side is yet t?o savour a triumph and currently oc??cupies the last spot in the rankings.

ODI Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:

• Total matches: 11
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 8
• Average first Innings scores: 226
• Average second Innings scores: 209
• Highest total recorded: 311/7 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs Australia
• Lowest total recorded: 157/10 (41 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
• Highest score chased: 269/3 (48.4 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
• Lowest score defended: 248/5 (50 Overs) by India Women vs South Africa Women

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

In one-day cricket matches at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, spin bowlers have a significant impact on the game’s outcome. The pitch favours teams batting second, making chases easier. On average, the first innings scores about 226, and the second innings about 209 in ODIs at this venue. So, winning the toss may lead to a decision to set or chase a target, with spin bowlers playing a key role in the match.

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Lucknow Weather forecast:

The weather conditions are ideal?? for a pleasant day with no rain expected (0% chance). The temperature is expected to be around 31 deg??rees Celsius, and humidity levels are anticipated to be approximately 46%. The gentle breeze is forecasted to blow at a speed of 8 kilometres per hour.

NED vs SL, probable playing XI:

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendi??s (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawic?krama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

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