all srilankan players know indian bowlers too well. it is best india bats second. if srilanka chases the score it has the best chance. in knockout matches it just takes one bad day to ruin all the good work done so far. So take srilankans seriously and play well. Srilankan bowling is too weak for inspite of malinga.
Given India's momentum, there is Sri Lanka will put up any credible challenge. India was left for dead after last tour of England. However we have climbed to the mountain top from total abyss. Great captaincy by Dhoni. Great planning by BCCI.
Re: This will be a total mismatch
by Gurjot Singh on Jun 19, 2013 02:17 AM
Should be -- Given India's momentum, there is little chance that Sri Lanka will put up any credible challenge.
Re: This will be a total mismatch
by Cric Fan on Jun 19, 2013 09:04 AM
Underestimate srilanka at our own peril. This is one of the most consistent teams in ODI matches. India have done exceedingly well so far by playing up to and beyond potential. The team should not slacken till they have the trophy in their hands.
When India has remained undefeated and SL just scraped through against Aus who had an uphill challenge to overcome the run rate handicap, it does not make sense for Jayawardene to say that he expects a challenge from India. India is the team to beat, though there is no denying the fact that on a particular day anything can happen.
Re: Misleading
by Desi on Jun 18, 2013 01:49 PM
This is probably the first time in India's ODI Cricketing History itself (apart from B&H series in 1985 to a certain extent) that they are the CLEAR favourites to win the title. Don't you agree.