NEW DELHI: New Zealand‘s once-dominant marketing campaign within the World Cup has hit a disheartening flatline, and they’re in dire want of a reboot as they face a must-win match towards Sri Lanka. After an early run of success, the Kiwis at the moment are fighting solely eight factors and a precarious place, conscious {that a} defeat or washout might finish their journey within the event.
At present in fourth place on the desk, New Zealand faces stiff competitors from Pakistan and Afghanistan, who even have eight factors every.Pakistan and Afghanistan have the potential to succeed in 10 factors with wins of their closing league matches towards England and South Africa, respectively. With that in thoughts, New Zealand has to safe a considerable victory to keep up their Web Run Fee benefit as effectively.
Whereas the state of affairs will not be totally beneficial for New Zealand, a win of their upcoming match will preserve them within the race for the semifinals, albeit quickly.
The Kiwis’ marketing campaign has confronted challenges, with their batting displaying resilience, however their bowling has lacked the required chunk, particularly throughout essential moments. Regardless of amassing 400 runs towards Pakistan on the identical venue, their bowlers struggled to comprise the opposition’s batsmen, significantly towards Fakhar Zaman’s onslaught.
New Zealand’s bowlers, together with seasoned campaigners like Trent Boult and Tim Southee, had been seen working and not using a clear Plan B. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has been a standout performer, however the workforce’s overreliance on Glenn Phillips’ part-time off-spin was uncovered when Pakistan’s batsmen focused him aggressively.
Specifically, the Kiwi bowlers have struggled to exert stress on the opposition throughout the center and finish overs. Rectifying this space of concern might be their prime precedence after they tackle Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, though not as highly effective as Pakistan, can nonetheless pose a menace if New Zealand’s bowlers don’t regroup swiftly. The Lankans have succesful batsmen in Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama. The Kiwis want to handle their bowling points to make sure success towards Sri Lanka.
Accidents have additionally performed a major function in New Zealand’s challenges throughout this event. Key gamers equivalent to captain Kane Williamson, James Neesham, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson have been sidelined at varied factors, impacting the workforce’s consistency and efficiency.
Williamson’s absence specifically has been felt, because the Kiwis misplaced 4 consecutive matches throughout this era. His management, stability, and flexibility had been sorely missed, leaving a void that different gamers struggled to fill. As they face Sri Lanka, Williamson might want to use his expertise and motivational abilities to encourage the workforce.
New Zealand can be hoping for a revival from opener Devon Conway, who made a large hundred towards England within the event opener however has did not convert promising begins into important scores.
However, Sri Lanka, regardless of some sporadic flashes of brilliance, has skilled a difficult marketing campaign, largely attributable to accidents and squad modifications. They’ve been some of the affected groups on this regard. Along with accidents, their frequent modifications in personnel have hindered the workforce’s consistency.
For each groups, the upcoming match represents a chance to handle their points and doubtlessly end the event on a constructive observe. New Zealand’s quest for a World Cup reboot holds important context, given their aspiration to safe a spot within the semifinals.
Squads:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Younger.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Angelo Mathews, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne.
Match begins at 2 PM.
(With inputs from PTI)
At present in fourth place on the desk, New Zealand faces stiff competitors from Pakistan and Afghanistan, who even have eight factors every.Pakistan and Afghanistan have the potential to succeed in 10 factors with wins of their closing league matches towards England and South Africa, respectively. With that in thoughts, New Zealand has to safe a considerable victory to keep up their Web Run Fee benefit as effectively.
Whereas the state of affairs will not be totally beneficial for New Zealand, a win of their upcoming match will preserve them within the race for the semifinals, albeit quickly.
The Kiwis’ marketing campaign has confronted challenges, with their batting displaying resilience, however their bowling has lacked the required chunk, particularly throughout essential moments. Regardless of amassing 400 runs towards Pakistan on the identical venue, their bowlers struggled to comprise the opposition’s batsmen, significantly towards Fakhar Zaman’s onslaught.
New Zealand’s bowlers, together with seasoned campaigners like Trent Boult and Tim Southee, had been seen working and not using a clear Plan B. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has been a standout performer, however the workforce’s overreliance on Glenn Phillips’ part-time off-spin was uncovered when Pakistan’s batsmen focused him aggressively.
Specifically, the Kiwi bowlers have struggled to exert stress on the opposition throughout the center and finish overs. Rectifying this space of concern might be their prime precedence after they tackle Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, though not as highly effective as Pakistan, can nonetheless pose a menace if New Zealand’s bowlers don’t regroup swiftly. The Lankans have succesful batsmen in Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama. The Kiwis want to handle their bowling points to make sure success towards Sri Lanka.
Accidents have additionally performed a major function in New Zealand’s challenges throughout this event. Key gamers equivalent to captain Kane Williamson, James Neesham, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson have been sidelined at varied factors, impacting the workforce’s consistency and efficiency.
Williamson’s absence specifically has been felt, because the Kiwis misplaced 4 consecutive matches throughout this era. His management, stability, and flexibility had been sorely missed, leaving a void that different gamers struggled to fill. As they face Sri Lanka, Williamson might want to use his expertise and motivational abilities to encourage the workforce.
New Zealand can be hoping for a revival from opener Devon Conway, who made a large hundred towards England within the event opener however has did not convert promising begins into important scores.
However, Sri Lanka, regardless of some sporadic flashes of brilliance, has skilled a difficult marketing campaign, largely attributable to accidents and squad modifications. They’ve been some of the affected groups on this regard. Along with accidents, their frequent modifications in personnel have hindered the workforce’s consistency.
For each groups, the upcoming match represents a chance to handle their points and doubtlessly end the event on a constructive observe. New Zealand’s quest for a World Cup reboot holds important context, given their aspiration to safe a spot within the semifinals.
Squads:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Younger.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Angelo Mathews, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne.
Match begins at 2 PM.
(With inputs from PTI)
