New Zealand are taking on Sri Lanka in Match 41 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The clash holds significant importance for the BlackCaps as the result of this cricketing affair will play a pivotal role in determining their semi-final spot. On the other side, the Lankans are already eliminated from the ongoing tournament and are eyeing their place in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

Sri Lanka’s batting collapse

Sri Lanka faced a challenging situation after being asked to bat first. The top order crumbled, with in-form Pathum Nissanka falling early and Black Caps pacer Trent Boult showcasing his class by dismissing skipper Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama.

Kusal Perera, however, capitalized on a dropped chance and played a blistering innings, reaching his fifty in just 22 balls, the second-fastest in Sri Lanka’s World Cup history. Despite Perera’s efforts, wickets continued to tumble, but Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva provided a semblance of recovery. Mitchell Santner, though, broke their partnership by dismissing Mathews and Lockie Ferguson outsmarted Karunaratne.

Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka resisted with the highest 10th wicket partnership for the Islanders in ODI World Cups (43 runs), but Madushanka’s dismissal left Theekshana unbeaten on 38 as Sri Lanka finished at 171 in 46.4 overs.

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Mitchell Santner’s mind-boggling delivery to dismiss Angelo Mathews

In a moment of cricketing intrigue during the 17th over, Santner bowled a masterful delivery, a well-executed good-length slower pitching outside off. While attempting to defend, Mathews found himself deceived as the ball turned and bounced unexpectedly. The result was a deflection off the right-handed batter’s gloves, leading the ball to gracefully find its way to slips, where Daryl Mitchell secured a comfortable catch.

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New Zealand are set to face Sri Lanka in Match 41 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The highly crucial clas?h is scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is located in?? Bengaluru.

The differing chances of rain throughout the day, peaking at 95% around 2:00 pm IST, significantly increases the ?likelihood of overs being curtailed or the match being cancelled. In light of this, there are some potential outcomes if the cricketing affair between these two sides is affected? by adverse weather conditions.

What will happen if New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash gets abandoned?

If the match is abandoned due to continuous rainfall, both teams would be ??awarded one point each. This outcome could carry varying consequences for the Blac?kcaps and the Islanders.

Effect on New Zealand

With New Zealand currently holding 8 points from 8 matches, a potential washout in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka would elevate their tally to 9 points. However, this could pose a significant threat to their semi-final aspirations, considering Pakistan and Afghanistan share the same point count (8). If either of them secures a victory in their upcoming match, they would surpass the Kiwis in the points table, dismantling the Kane Williamson-led side’s chances for a coveted semi-final spot.

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Effect on Sri Lanka

Currently occupying the second-to-last position on the points table with mere 4 points, Sri Lanka will move up to 5 points if their upcoming match gets washed out. The Kusal Mendis-led side’s dreams of reaching the semi-finals may be dashed, but they will conclude the tournament on a positive note. Their focus is now on securing the highest possible position in the points table to enhance the chances of the side’s participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The outcome hinges on the remaining encounters of England, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands, as Sri Lanka will await for a clea?rer ??picture of their standing and prospects in the forthcoming prestigious tournament.

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