Champions Trophy: Match 4, Group A - 5 reasons why New Zealand can defeat Sri Lanka

3. Fielding

As we saw in the opening game of the Champions Trophy, a world of a difference can be made through fielding and especially so in close contests. New Zealand seem to possess an edge over Sri Lanka in this department with the likes of Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson being agile and energetic in the field. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have some old and slow legs on the park. This might hurt them in England given bigger boundaries and more opportunities for 2s and 3s.