In the crucial ICC Men’s World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, weather conditions are keeping everyone on their toes. New Zealand, currently in fourth place, is looking to secure a spot in the semi-finals with a win, but rain could disrupt their plans.
If the match is washed out, it opens the door for Pakistan and Afghanistan, both with the same points as New Zealand but behind on net run rate, to potentially leapfrog into the final four.
Sri Lanka, sitting at the bottom of the points table, has its own motivations. They aim to maintain a position in the top eight teams, ensuring qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, known for handling rain efficiently, is the venue, but a continuous downpour may lead to a match abandonment.
In their history, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have clashed in ICC World Cup matches 11 times, with Sri Lanka holding a slight advantage of six wins to New Zealand’s five. The outcome of this match depends on both cricketing skills and the unpredictable weather.
