The Netherlands are trying to bounce back from defeat to Namibia, while Sri Lanka don’t want to lose to minnow team.
Sri Lanka and the Dutch last met for a T20I in 2014. The men from the sub-continent won that match easily.
Where: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
When: Friday, 22 October 2021
Start time: 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT)
Pitch conditions: The Sharjah Cricket Stadium did not produce many high scores during the IPL 2021 despite having short boundaries. Spin will play a big role here. A first-innings score of 140 could be competitive.
Weather conditions: The forecast for Friday in Sharjah suggests typically hot and dry conditions, with no rain predicted and temperatures set to touch 38 degrees celsius.
Sri Lanka v Netherlands – Latest Odds
Betmaster remain quick in pricing up their outright match markets and we are big fans of their good margin.
They have Sri Lanka offered as 1.18 favourites and the Netherlands priced as 4.7 underdogs. Betting on the Dutch to win here could bring good value.
Sri Lanka v Netherlands – Team News
Kusal Perera – The Sri Lankan opener fell for a duck in the previous match against Ireland. He needs to bounce back.
Dushmantha Chameera – The Sri Lankan fast bowler had a stint with RCB in the IPL recently and is a good choice in the top bowler markets.
Maheesh Theekshana – The Sri Lankan is a relatively lesser known name, but well worth betting on. He took three important wicekts against Ireland.
Max O’Dowd – The Netherlands opening batsman has been remarkably consistent over an extended period.
Colin Ackermann – The Dutch might deploy the spinner with the new ball again, to take speed off against batsmen wanting pace on.
Sri Lanka v Netherlands – Betting Tips and Predictions
These extra cricket betting tips could help you make stronger decisions. Look through our expert advice about the best odds.
Pick O’Dowd for Top Netherlands Batsman
Max O’Dowd has been rock-solid at the top of the order for the Netherlands this tournament and has scored consecutive half-centuries.
We have seen this sort of good form from him previously and it’s a really good sign for this match.
He will be challenged by Sri Lanka’s superior bowling attack, but is still a good bet at 3.0 with bet365 to be the top Netherlands batsman.
Have Hasaranga as Top Sri Lanka Batsman
Wanindu Hasaranga has taken to international cricket really well and the T20 World Cup is an early chance for him to shine on one of the biggest stages.
He struck a match-winning half-century against Ireland and it’s intriguing that he is at such long odds to be the team’s top batsman again.
Hasaranga also has IPL experience and is a solid pick at 9.0 with 1xBet to be Sri Lanka’s top batsman in this match. They have other superb options as well.
Go for van Beek as Top Netherlands Bowler
Logan van Beek has played representative cricket for New Zealand, but is currently a big asset for the Dutch with the ball.
He’s a tall fast bowler capable of extracting bounce, pace and carry from pitches that can sometimes see bowlers struggle.
Van Beek has not taken a wicket yet this tournament, but is poised to get in on the act against Sri Lanka. Bet on him to be the top Netherlands bowler at 5.5 with Parimatch.