Sri Lanka set 172-run target for New Zealand

BENGALURU: Sri Lanka have set a 172-run target for New Zealand in teh ICC World Cup match being played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The outcome of this match will have a big impact on the position of both teams on the tournament’s points table.

While Sri Lanka is attempting to hold onto their spot in the competition for qualification to the 2025 Champions Trophy, New Zealand is hoping to hold off Pakistan and Afghanistan to advance to the semi-finals.

Good News for Pakistan: Rain expected in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka World Cup match on Nov 9

Chances of Rain

The constant rain that has blanketed Bengaluru over the past few days, though, may undermine both of their efforts or possibly drown them out. But thus far, there have been sunny spells without any indications of rain.