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Sri Lanka will square off with Nepal in the 23rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida will host the encounter.
Both Sri Lanka and Nepal, part of the Group D, faced defeats in their previous games against Bangladesh and Netherlands, respectively. So now, they will be aiming to secure their first points by winning the upcoming match.
T20I Stats and Records at Central Broward Regional Park:
- Matches Played: 18
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average 1st Inns scores: 157
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 123
- Highest total recorded: 245/6 (20 Ov) by West Indies vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 76 (18.2 Ov) by Canada Women vs USA Women
- Highest score chased: 179/1 (17 Ov) by India vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 120/7 (20 Ov) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
SL vs NEP: Central Broward Regional Park Pitch Report:
Central Broward Regional Park offers a balanced surface that benefits both bowlers and batters. Early in the game, the wicket is conducive to batting, providing favourable conditions for scoring. However, as the match progresses, the pitch slows down, making it challenging for batters to time their shots accurately, thereby bringing bowlers into play.
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first at this venue.
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SL vs NEP: Lauderhill Weather Forecast:
There is a 95% chance of rain in Lauderhill during the match between Sri Lanka and Nepal. The temperature is expected to be around 29°C, with 85% humidity, and winds blowing at 19 km/h.
SL vs NEP: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal
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