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Bengaluru: New Zealand face Sri Lanka in a critical match in Bengaluru on November 9. The Kiwis kicked off the ICC World Cup 2023 with a resounding victory over England, winning by 9 wickets. However, they now risk elimination unless they secure a win in this game.
With 8 points from 8 games, they are in a precarious position. They are closely challenged by Pakistan and Afghanistan for the coveted fourth spot.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, haven’t had much to celebrate this tournament, with only 2 victories from 8 games. They find themselves at the lower end of the points table, level with the Netherlands. For them, this match is about salvaging pride.
Looking at past encounters, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have met 101 times in ODIs. New Zealand lead with 51 wins to Sri Lanka’s 41 while 8 games have been inconclusive, and one ended in a tie. Their most recent match in March 2023 saw New Zealand triumph by 6 wickets.
Heavy rain (99% chance) with thunderstorms is predicted at 12 PM, as per Weather.com. Even in the afternoon, there is a 69% chance of rain. However, Bengaluru seems to dry up after that even though it will remain cloudy.
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