Group 1 has seen various encounters being marred by rain and two points will go a long way towards sealing a berth in the semis for these two sides.
The winner of the Group 1 clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground could build a bit of a gap from the other candidates, with rain interruptions and abandonments leaving all the sides jostling for vital points.
New Zealand could move up to 5 points and become the clear leader in the group, while Sri Lanka could also become the leader of the group with a win.The importance of the contest was not lost on Tim Southee, who described Sri Lanka as a 'dangerous side', especially with the battery of spinners at their disposal.
Speaking at the pre-match conference, the pacer stated, "We know Sri Lanka is a dangerous side. They always pose a big threat, and spin has been a massive part of their game and a strength of theirs."Yeah, unsure how this wicket will play.