Today it is the 39 match of ICC world cup. It is between Sri Lanka and new Zealand match. Sri Lanka win is very important for Pakistan.If Sri Lanka defeats New Zealand, then Pakistan will be replaced in the semi-finals. Pakistan has full hope on Sri Lanka.That they will take Pakistan to the semi-finals.New Zealand lose for Sri Lanka very important of Pakistan team. Sri Lanka batsmen will have to struggle and work hard in today's match.If New Zealand wins this match, Pakistan will have to play with the run rate to win the match.And it will be very difficult for Pakistan.
Not only for Pakistan. This match is important for Bangladesh as well. While Pakistan will support Sri Lanka today because they want to qualify for the semi-final, Bangladesh looking at the match result because If New Zealand wins the match against Sri Lanka, the equation for Bangladesh to play the Champions Trophy will be easier. But If Sri Lanka wins the match today, Bangladesh have to win the next match Against Australia which is almost impossible for them. So a lot of equations in this game. Also, it's a must win game for New Zealand to qualify for the Semi Finals.
I think Bangladesh team will not need to take any more pressure with Champions Trophy game, because I think New Zealand team will win very easily today. I was a bit worried about the New Zealand team as they were losing continuously in the last four matches. Anyway my apprehension was cleared soon after the bowling innings of the New Zealand team.
After 12.2 over New Zealand team scored 86 run and they lose their first wicket. New Zealand might not have taken this wicket if Conway had dealt with the ball more slowly trying not to hit a boundary. However, I think there is no problem if the New Zealand team plays a bit slower. Because the target is not too big and the required run rate is within reach. I feel that New Zealand will lose two more wickets before touching the target.
Although New Zealand have lost their last four matches, they are far ahead in the points table as they have played well in the early stages. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's previous performance was very poor. Sri Lanka played 46.4 overs in today's match but they couldn't go ahead in terms of runs and gave New Zealand a target of just 171 runs so New Zealand got a good chance and won the match easily because the target of 171 runs can be achieved in a T20 match so this target is very easy for ODI match. So New Zealand won the match very easily