Who Will Get The Monkey Off The Back? As Sri Lanka-Nepal Fight For Pride

The T20 World Cup games are coming thick and fast more so for the Island nation Sri Lanka. The Lankans who already complained of a demanding schedule are fighting a race against time and weather to claim a berth in Super 8s.

The game between Sri Lanka and Nepal is a make-or-break for both teams as a loss will most likely open the doors for their exit.

Weather Report For Sri Lanka- Nepal Clash

Huge thundershowers are predicted for the day with an 80% chance of precipitation, throughout the the day.

Pitch Report For Sri Lanka-Nepal Clash

being the first game at Florida the pitch will be a spot for discussion as has been the case in the USA. Generally, through the games that have been played here, the decks have been good for batting with the outfield being fast.

Sri Lanka and Nepal's Qualification Scenarios for Super 8

Nepal is currently a better-placed side to qualify for the Super 8s as they have played a game less than Sri Lanka.

Nepal

For Nepal, the equation is quite simple, win the remaining three games and claim a place, with Bangladesh losing to South Africa yesterday the chances have significantly improved for both teams. Nepal can also go on 4 points if the Netherlands beat Bangladesh but not by a big margin, and then Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands, Nepal themselves also need to win big in their remaining three games to improve their net run rate.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is placed precariously in the table with languishing at the bottom of the table with 2 losses on the bounce, for Sri Lanka to qualify they not only need to win their remaining two games but also with a margin and few other results going their way. Sri Lanka would hope that South Africa goes unbeaten, and Nepal wins just one game by beating Bangladesh. However, the game between Bangladesh and the Netherlands can spoil the party for Sri Lanka. Their chances hang by a thread.

What If Rain plays a spoilsport?

If rain plays a spoilsport which it is expected to then Sri Lanka's tournament will be all but over for this edition as they would no longer be able to qualify. So much so that they might have to play the World Cup qualifiers again, For Nepal it would make things a little tricky for them.

Note: There are no reserve days for Group games and Super 8s.