New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Sri Lanka is set to clash against New Zealand in their final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group phase on November 9. The match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Sri Lanka's exit from the tournament was confirmed on Monday after a defeat to Bangladesh by three wickets. It was their sixth defeat in eight matches. The Kusal Mendis-led side's only victories came against Netherlands and England.

The Islanders batted first against Bangladesh, scoring 279 runs in 49.3 overs before getting bowled out. Charith Asalanka's 108 off 105 balls was crucial to Sri Lanka getting a par total on this terrific batting deck.

Bangladesh's run chase was steered by 169-run partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto (90 off 101 balls) and captain Shakib Al Hasan (82 off 65 balls). Sri Lanka got back into the match with some quick wickets, but it was all too late as the Tigers registered a three-wicket win. It was Bangladesh's second win of the tournament.

New Zealand, on the other hand, were in the top two spots after winning their first four matches. But they now find themselves in a tricky situation, having lost four matches in a row to India, Australia, South Africa and Pakistan.

The Kiwi batters, led by Rachin Ravindra (108 off 94 balls) and skipper Kane Williamson (95 off 79 balls), drove the side to 401/6 in 50 overs. Fakhar Zaman's sensational 126 off 81 balls, which included eight fours and 11 sixes, took Pakistan to 200/1 in 25.3 overs before rain interrupted and play never resumed. The 1992 champions were declared winners by 21 runs (by D/L method).

Probable playing XIs

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman,