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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the all-important toss and elected to field in the ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 9 (Thursday). The Blackcaps made one change to their playing XI with Lockie Ferguson replacing Ish Sodhi. Sri Lanka also made one change with Chamika Karunaratne replacing Kasun Rajitha in the playing XI.
New Zealand playing XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham(w), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
After starting their campaign with four consecutive wins, the Blackcaps stuttered after suffering a loss against India. Since that loss, the Kiwis have not been able to return to winning ways. As a result, New Zealand are still grappling to secure a semi-final place. In eight matches played, New Zealand have won four and lost four games. With just one semi-final place up for grabs, the Blackcaps need a win against Sri Lanka to bolster their hopes of qualifying for the semis.
Sri Lanka are already out of the semi-final race and would look to end their campaign on a positive note. The Islanders have played eight matches, winning just two fixtures and losing six games.
Squads
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Will Young
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dunith Wellalage
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