The SL vs NEP ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match has been abandoned due to the never-ending rain playing a spoilsport. The toss didn't even take place, and both Sri Lanka and Nepal will be sharing a point each in Group D. Both the teams are winless as of now.
Sri Lanka vs Nepal Highlights of ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Match Abandoned Due to Heavy Rain in Florida
Sri Lanka are yet to win a match after two outings and will be desperately seeking their first points in T20 World Cup 2024. Read below to get Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Nepal national cricket team match scorecard, live updates and commentary.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Sri Lanka look to keep their Super Eight hopes alive as they target a win over Nepal in Group D. Wanindu Hasaranga and co suffered back-to-back losses in their opening two matches and now face a must-win situation against Nepal. Batting has been poor for the former champions, as they managed just 77 (against South Africa) and 124/9 (against Bangladesh). A better batting effort is needed for Sri Lanka if they are to recover from their defeats and have their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign back on track. Sri Lanka's bowling have put up fights in both their matches, something which is a positive sign heading into this contest. A victory by a good margin can help Sri Lanka get right back in the reckoning for the Super Eight battle from Group D. Sri Lanka vs Nepal Free Live Streaming Online, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: How To Watch SL vs NEP Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV.
Nepal, on the other hand, would aim to register their first win of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. Rohit Paudel and his team have had just one match so far, against Netherlands, where their batting was blown away by the Dutch. The Asian side is back by a legion of cricket lovers who always show up, irrespective of the venue they play and that should give them a lot of confidence heading into this match. Battling Sri Lanka, albeit a struggling outfit, can be a tough ask, but Nepal cannot be ruled out, especially in a format as dynamic and unpredictable as the T20. Nepal Captain Rohit Paudel Confident of Upsetting Sri Lanka in ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Squads:
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka. Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.
Nepal National Cricket Team: Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee
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