SL vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Match 23 T20 World Cup 2024: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Sri Lanka vs Nepal Dream11 Team

Sri Lanka will take on Nepal in the 23rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida. Let’s take a look at the SL vs NEP Dream11 Prediction for this game.

Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Match 23 of T20 World Cup 2024
12th June, 05:00 AM IST
Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Florida

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Both Sri Lanka and Nepal will be desperately seeking their first win of the tournament when they clash in this crucial match. The two teams have had contrasting starts to their campaigns but find themselves in a similar situation, still searching for that much-needed victory.

Sri Lanka entered the tournament with high hopes but have faced a disappointing start. They suffered a defeat at the hands of South Africa in their opener, followed by a heartbreaking loss to Bangladesh in a closely fought encounter. On the other hand, Nepal’s campaign has been forgettable so far. They were thoroughly outplayed by the Netherlands in their opening game, failing to put up a fight against the quality Dutch bowling attack. Nepal will be eager to bounce back and showcase their true potential in this crucial match.

Form Guide

SL: L-L-W-L-W
NEP: L-L-L-W-W

Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium has traditionally been favorable to batters. However, this track will also assist bowlers, with pacers likely to enjoy a good amount of seam and swing. Batters will need to be cautious while playing their shots. Teams often prefer to set a target after winning the toss, with the average first-innings score being 157.

T20 stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 18
Matches Won Batting First: 11
Matches Won Batting Second: 4
Average 1st innings score: 157
Average 2nd innings score: 123

SL Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Kusal Mendis (wk)
3. Kamindu Mendis
4. Dhananjaya de Silva
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Wanindu Hasaranga (c)
7. Angelo Mathews
8. Dasun Shanaka
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Nuwan Thushara
11. Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka Team News

Sadeera Samarawickrama could be drafted in to strengthen their batting lineup.

SL Key Players

Kusal Mendis Stats vs NEP in T20

Last 5 Scores in T20	Runs against NEP in T20	Batting average vs NEP	Total runs in T20	Captain choice
10, 19, 13, 86, 36	Yet to play	–	1583 runs in 66 Matches	✅

Angelo Mathews Stats vs NEP in T20

Last 5 Scores in T20	Runs against NEP in T20	Batting average vs NEP	Total runs & wickets in T20	Vice-Captain choice
16, 16, 32, 10, 32	Yet to play	–	1386 runs & 44 wickets in 89 Matches	✅

NEP Playing 11

1. Kushal Bhurtel
2. Aasif Sheikh (wk)
3. Anil Sah
4. Rohit Paudel (c)
5. Kushal Malla
6. Dipendra Singh Airee
7. Gulsan Jha
8. Sompal Kami
9. Karan KC
10. Abinash Bohara
11. Sagar Dhakal

Nepal Team News

Lalit Rajbanshi might play since the pitch offers some turn.

Rohit Paudel Stats vs SL in T20

Last 5 Scores in T20	Runs & Wickets against PAK in SL	Batting average vs SL	Total runs & wickets in T20	Vice-Captain choice
35, DNB, 1, 12, 1	Yet to play	–	1143 runs & 5 wickets in 50 Matches	❌

Dipendra Singh Stats vs SL in T20

Last 5 Scores in T20	Runs against SL in T20	Batting average vs SL	Total runs in T20	Vice-captain choice
1, 20, 40, 57, DNB	Yet to play	–	1627 runs & 38 wickets in 65 Matches	❌

Who will win today’s match between Sri Lanka and Nepal (23rd match of T20 World Cup 2024)?

Both sides have not played against each other yet in T20s.
Both Sri Lanka and Nepal have only 2 wins in their last 5 games.
However, Sri Lanka are a more balanced side and are expected to win this match.

SL vs NEP Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka, Rohit Kumar, Kamindu Mendis
All-rounder: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Dipendra Singh, Angelo Mathews
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thusara

Best Captain Options for SL vs NEP Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka

What are SL vs NEP Fantasy Tips?

Pathum Nissanka is in excellent form with the bat, having scored 1281 runs in 50 T20 matches, making him a top pick for this outing.
Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva are experienced campaigners, with averages of 24.73 and 20.85, respectively, making them must-have picks for this game.
Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, and Dipendra Singh can rack up points with both bat and ball, making them default picks for today’s game.
Nuwan Thusara, in red-hot form after picking up 4 wickets in his previous game and with a total of 16 wickets in 10 T20I games, is another top pick.