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Sri Lanka favourites in summit clash
The Preview by Siddhartha Talya
June 23, 2010
T | AMatch Facts
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Start time 1430 (0900 GMT)
Ravindra Jadeja has failed to perform with the bat in the Asia Cup © AFP
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The Big Picture
India may have had the better results during the spate of contests against Sri Lanka over the last couple of years but, in this Asia Cup, the hosts have looked significantly superior. They have a more settled batting line-up, greater potency in their bowling attack and impressive reserves who filled in admirably during the dress rehearsal when the bigger names were missing. India's performance lacked the assuredness of their opponents, and they begin Thursday's final with more glitches to rectify.
The foremost concern with India's batting is the middle order. Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli have not matched the consistency of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, while Ravindra Jadeja, meant to be an allrounder, is only in the side for his tidy left-arm spin. His counterpart Angelo Mathews, on the other hand, has lived up to his role successfully. The worry over Virender Sehwag's absence was eased by a solid innings from his replacement Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday, but the Sri Lanka's opening combination of Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan has inspired greater confidence.
The return of Ashish Nehra and Harbhajan Singh will strengthen India's bowling but those changes will be driven more by necessity and limited choices. Against the best-available Indian batting line-up, Farveez Maharoof did more than enough to ensure that team selection for the final remained a less than straightforward issue for Sri Lanka. With Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara and Muttiah Muralitharan in good form, amid stability in the batting, India need a quick turnaround to unsettle Sri Lanka's conviction.
Form guide (most recent first)
Sri Lanka: WWWWL
India: LWWLLWatch out for...
Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli: Both batsmen squandered opportunities during the dress rehearsal, making their position in the batting order vulnerable to change. Adaptability, however, is something the pair should be comfortable with. They are also invaluable for their agility in the field, but their under performance with the bat has contributed to India's fragility.
Sri Lanka's pace attack: The hosts have plenty of options to work with in this department. Kulasekara and Malinga have been impressive up front, with the latter ensuring the wickets have been accompanied by a decline in scoring. The nagging cutters from Maharoof in tandem with Rangana Herath's spin put the brakes on India on Tuesday. Mathews possesses a similar approach which, if complemented with Murali's variations, offers Sri Lanka an excellent combination in the middle overs.
Ravindra Jadeja: "Jadeja needs to contribute more with bat," Dhoni said. "When he came into the team, he was more of a batsman who could bowl. But now he has turned into more of a specialist bowler." For someone with a batting average of 33.78 and a bowling average of 44.08, such a statement from a captain - unless construed as a compliment for improved bowling - must sting. Dhoni emphasised India's need for a genuine allrounder ahead of the World Cup, and Jadeja has been far from what was expected.
Team news
India should play their first-choice attack of Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra, who will return after recovering from back spasms. A half-century in the previous game could earn Rohit Sharma a promotion.
India (possible) : 1 Gautam Gambhir, 2 Dinesh Karthik, 3 Rohit Sharma, 4 MS Dhoni (capt & wk), 5 Virat Kohli, 6 Suresh Raina, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9 Praveen Kumar, 10 Zaheer Khan, 11 Ashish Nehra.
Maharoof's five-for and hat-trick could prompt the selectors to choose him ahead of Chanaka Welegedera. Thilan Samaraweera has batted just once this series and it remains to be seen if Thilina Kandamby is picked in his place.
Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Upul Tharanga, 2 Tillakaratne Dilshan, 3 Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), 4 Mahela Jayawardene, 5 Thilina Kandamby/ Thilan Samaraweera, 6 Angelo Mathews, 7 Chamara Kapugedera, 8 Farveez Maharoof/Chanaka Welegedera, 9 Nuwan Kulasekara, 10 Lasith Malinga, 11 Muttiah Muralitharan.
Stats and trivia
- India and Sri Lanka have played 15 tournament finals, with India winning six and Sri Lanka seven. Sri Lanka have won six finals since 2000, while India just one, in the Compaq Cup last year.
- India haven't won an Asia Cup in 15 years; Sri Lanka, if they win on Thursday, will take the title for the third straight time.
- The teams play their 19th ODI against each other since the start of 2009, and there is more in store. India tour Sri Lanka in July for three Tests and a triangular ODI tournament also involving New Zealand.
Quotes
"It's a good situation to be in. We will be thrashing a few issues out with the selectors to see what the best eleven is going to be. We've got to take that match in isolation. We are not going to look too far behind us but just got to focus on picking the best squad for that one game."
Kumar Sangakkara's final XI is undecided, but changes are possible."The lack of an allrounder is a big concern. If you want to play with five bowlers then one or two of them need to bat."
India vs Srilanka Asia Cup Highlights | IND vs SL Cricket 6th Match
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At the Asia Cup 2010 in Dambulla, the 6th match of India vs Srilanka certainly gave cricket fans a preview of what could happen in the Asia Cup finals on June 24.
During the match, Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 75 balls remaining) which puts the pressure for the India squad to perform better in the upcoming IND vs SL finals.
Below now is the India vs Srilanka highlights from the 6th match:
India innings
* Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
* India: 50 runs in 10.3 overs (64 balls), Extras 2
* 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 64 balls (G Gambhir 22, KD Karthik 28, Ex 2)
* Drinks: India - 75/2 in 14.3 overs (KD Karthik 40)
* India: 100 runs in 20.5 overs (126 balls), Extras 2
* India: 150 runs in 30.6 overs (187 balls), Extras 3
* Drinks: India - 159/4 in 34.0 overs (RG Sharma 39, MS Dhoni 26)
* 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 70 balls (RG Sharma 23, MS Dhoni 26, Ex 1)
* RG Sharma: 50 off 62 balls (4 x 4)
* Power Play 3: Overs 39.1 - 44.0
* India: 200 runs in 41.3 overs (252 balls), Extras 6
* MF Maharoof took a hat-trick with the wickets of RA Jadeja, P Kumar and Z Khan
* Innings Break: India - 209/10 in 42.3 overs (PP Ojha 0)
Sri Lanka innings
* Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 8.1 overs (51 balls), Extras 7
* Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
* Drinks: Sri Lanka - 90/2 in 16.0 overs (KC Sangakkara 20, DPMD Jayawardene 1)
* Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 16.6 overs (104 balls), Extras 7
* 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 51 balls (KC Sangakkara 35, DPMD Jayawardene 15, Ex 0)
* KC Sangakkara: 50 off 54 balls (7 x 4)
* Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 25.4 overs (157 balls), Extras 8
* 3rd Wicket: 100 runs in 95 balls (KC Sangakkara 59, DPMD Jayawardene 40, Ex 1)
* Drinks: Sri Lanka - 184/3 in 32.0 overs (DPMD Jayawardene 41)
* Sri Lanka: 200 runs in 35.6 overs (219 balls), Extras 12
Match Facts
Thursday, June 24, 2010Start time 1430 (0900 GMT)
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The Big Picture
India may have had the better results during the spate of contests against Sri Lanka over the last couple of years but, in this Asia Cup, the hosts have looked significantly superior. They have a more settled batting line-up, greater potency in their bowling attack and impressive reserves who filled in admirably during the dress rehearsal when the bigger names were missing. India's performance lacked the assuredness of their opponents, and they begin Thursday's final with more glitches to rectify.
The foremost concern with India's batting is the middle order. Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli have not matched the consistency of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, while Ravindra Jadeja, meant to be an allrounder, is only in the side for his tidy left-arm spin. His counterpart Angelo Mathews, on the other hand, has lived up to his role successfully. The worry over Virender Sehwag's absence was eased by a solid innings from his replacement Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday, but the Sri Lanka's opening combination of Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan has inspired greater confidence.
The return of Ashish Nehra and Harbhajan Singh will strengthen India's bowling but those changes will be driven more by necessity and limited choices. Against the best-available Indian batting line-up, Farveez Maharoof did more than enough to ensure that team selection for the final remained a less than straightforward issue for Sri Lanka. With Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara and Muttiah Muralitharan in good form, amid stability in the batting, India need a quick turnaround to unsettle Sri Lanka's conviction.
Form guide (most recent first)
Sri Lanka: WWWWL
India: LWWLL
Watch out for...
Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli: Both batsmen squandered opportunities during the dress rehearsal, making their position in the batting order vulnerable to change. Adaptability, however, is something the pair should be comfortable with. They are also invaluable for their agility in the field, but their under performance with the bat has contributed to India's fragility.
Sri Lanka's pace attack: The hosts have plenty of options to work with in this department. Kulasekara and Malinga have been impressive up front, with the latter ensuring the wickets have been accompanied by a decline in scoring. The nagging cutters from Maharoof in tandem with Rangana Herath's spin put the brakes on India on Tuesday. Mathews possesses a similar approach which, if complemented with Murali's variations, offers Sri Lanka an excellent combination in the middle overs.
Ravindra Jadeja: "Jadeja needs to contribute more with bat," Dhoni said. "When he came into the team, he was more of a batsman who could bowl. But now he has turned into more of a specialist bowler." For someone with a batting average of 33.78 and a bowling average of 44.08, such a statement from a captain - unless construed as a compliment for improved bowling - must sting. Dhoni emphasised India's need for a genuine allrounder ahead of the World Cup, and Jadeja has been far from what was expected.
Team news
India should play their first-choice attack of Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra, who will return after recovering from back spasms. A half-century in the previous game could earn Rohit Sharma a promotion.
India (possible) : 1 Gautam Gambhir, 2 Dinesh Karthik, 3 Rohit Sharma, 4 MS Dhoni (capt & wk), 5 Virat Kohli, 6 Suresh Raina, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9 Praveen Kumar, 10 Zaheer Khan, 11 Ashish Nehra.
Maharoof's five-for and hat-trick could prompt the selectors to choose him ahead of Chanaka Welegedera. Thilan Samaraweera has batted just once this series and it remains to be seen if Thilina Kandamby is picked in his place.
Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Upul Tharanga, 2 Tillakaratne Dilshan, 3 Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), 4 Mahela Jayawardene, 5 Thilina Kandamby/ Thilan Samaraweera, 6 Angelo Mathews, 7 Chamara Kapugedera, 8 Farveez Maharoof/Chanaka Welegedera, 9 Nuwan Kulasekara, 10 Lasith Malinga, 11 Muttiah Muralitharan.
Stats and trivia
- India and Sri Lanka have played 15 tournament finals, with India winning six and Sri Lanka seven. Sri Lanka have won six finals since 2000, while India just one, in the Compaq Cup last year.
- India haven't won an Asia Cup in 15 years; Sri Lanka, if they win on Thursday, will take the title for the third straight time.
- The teams play their 19th ODI against each other since the start of 2009, and there is more in store. India tour Sri Lanka in July for three Tests and a triangular ODI tournament also involving New Zealand.
Quotes
"It's a good situation to be in. We will be thrashing a few issues out with the selectors to see what the best eleven is going to be. We've got to take that match in isolation. We are not going to look too far behind us but just got to focus on picking the best squad for that one game."
Kumar Sangakkara's final XI is undecided, but changes are possible."The lack of an allrounder is a big concern. If you want to play with five bowlers then one or two of them need to bat."
India vs Srilanka Asia Cup Highlights | IND vs SL Cricket 6th Match
Sponsored Links
At the Asia Cup 2010 in Dambulla, the 6th match of India vs Srilanka certainly gave cricket fans a preview of what could happen in the Asia Cup finals on June 24.
During the match, Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 75 balls remaining) which puts the pressure for the India squad to perform better in the upcoming IND vs SL finals.
Below now is the India vs Srilanka highlights from the 6th match:
India innings
* Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
* India: 50 runs in 10.3 overs (64 balls), Extras 2
* 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 64 balls (G Gambhir 22, KD Karthik 28, Ex 2)
* Drinks: India - 75/2 in 14.3 overs (KD Karthik 40)
* India: 100 runs in 20.5 overs (126 balls), Extras 2
* India: 150 runs in 30.6 overs (187 balls), Extras 3
* Drinks: India - 159/4 in 34.0 overs (RG Sharma 39, MS Dhoni 26)
* 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 70 balls (RG Sharma 23, MS Dhoni 26, Ex 1)
* RG Sharma: 50 off 62 balls (4 x 4)
* Power Play 3: Overs 39.1 - 44.0
* India: 200 runs in 41.3 overs (252 balls), Extras 6
* MF Maharoof took a hat-trick with the wickets of RA Jadeja, P Kumar and Z Khan
* Innings Break: India - 209/10 in 42.3 overs (PP Ojha 0)
Sri Lanka innings
* Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 8.1 overs (51 balls), Extras 7
* Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
* Drinks: Sri Lanka - 90/2 in 16.0 overs (KC Sangakkara 20, DPMD Jayawardene 1)
* Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 16.6 overs (104 balls), Extras 7
* 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 51 balls (KC Sangakkara 35, DPMD Jayawardene 15, Ex 0)
* KC Sangakkara: 50 off 54 balls (7 x 4)
* Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 25.4 overs (157 balls), Extras 8
* 3rd Wicket: 100 runs in 95 balls (KC Sangakkara 59, DPMD Jayawardene 40, Ex 1)
* Drinks: Sri Lanka - 184/3 in 32.0 overs (DPMD Jayawardene 41)
* Sri Lanka: 200 runs in 35.6 overs (219 balls), Extras 12
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