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The two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka, are already under pressure, with their Super Eight campaigns beginning to falter. It’s not just the defeats themselves, but the way they happened that has raised concerns. On familiar home surfaces, their batting has looked predictable, lacking creativity and, at times, clear answers to the challenges in front of them.
For Sri Lanka, the worries stretch back even further. Their defeat to Zimbabwe in the final league match — despite a few changes to the XI and playing at a venue that hasn’t always suited them in T20Is — was a major setback. On most occasions, Sri Lanka would be expected to overcome Zimbabwe comfortably. Instead, that loss has left them facing a must-win encounter against New Zealand, knowing another mistake could bring their tournament to an early end.
New Zealand’s situation is different but equally uncertain. By the time they step onto the field, they will have seen every other team play in the Super Eights. While teams like India and Sri Lanka have seen their confidence dented, and South Africa and West Indies have gained momentum, New Zealand remain something of an unknown quantity. Having crossed the Palk Strait, they are still assessing how well their game adapts to slower pitches and bigger outfields.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Cole McConchie
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For Sri Lanka, the worries stretch back even further. Their defeat to Zimbabwe in the final league match — despite a few changes to the XI and playing at a venue that hasn’t always suited them in T20Is — was a major setback. On most occasions, Sri Lanka would be expected to overcome Zimbabwe comfortably. Instead, that loss has left them facing a must-win encounter against New Zealand, knowing another mistake could bring their tournament to an early end.
New Zealand’s situation is different but equally uncertain. By the time they step onto the field, they will have seen every other team play in the Super Eights. While teams like India and Sri Lanka have seen their confidence dented, and South Africa and West Indies have gained momentum, New Zealand remain something of an unknown quantity. Having crossed the Palk Strait, they are still assessing how well their game adapts to slower pitches and bigger outfields.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Cole McConchie
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PAK / SL will be out.
Remember a loss against NZ was on the cards. Rain saved them
