Bengaluru: New Zealand on Thursday decided to field first against Sri lanka after winning the toss here at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
It is a must win match for both teams, for different reasons.
New Zealand are hoping to make it to the semi-finals, Sri Lanka are looking to book a Champions Trophy spot.
NZ won the toss and elected to field first. One change for SL, Chamika IN for Rajitha.🔃#SLvNZ #CWC23 #LankanLions pic.twitter.com/xXrvMcKyPL
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) November 9, 2023
Few changes – Lockie Ferguson in for Ish Sodhi for the Kiwis, while Chamika Karunaratne comes in for Kasun Rajitha for Sri Lanka.
A toss win for Kane Williamson and he opts to bowl in Bengaluru. Lockie Ferguson returns to the XI from injury for Ish Sodhi. Follow play LIVE in NZ with @skysportnz. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/aNkBrDiAuv #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/GMKvoN9Awi
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 9, 2023
The match has turned important for Pakistan in a case if New Zealand defeated Pakistan chances to reach semi final will be bright.
In other case if rain, which is forecasted today, falls and the match could not be played then Pakistan just have to defeat England without engulfing in the run rate.
