WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) :thanx: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/108759/sri-lankas-last-chance-saloon-vs-west-indies-quest-for-pride Sri Lanka's last-chance saloon vs West Indies' quest for pride Sri Lanka's bowling is totally reliant on 35 year-old Lasith Malinga who has taken nearly twice as many wickets as the next best It really is last-chance saloon for Sri Lanka in this World Cup, who must beat West Indies in Chester-le-Street on Monday to keep their slim hopes of a semi-final berth alive. Even then, it may not be enough if England beat India or New Zealand. The fate of Dimuth Karunaratne's squad is out of their own hands. Right now, hope is far outweighing expectation. In truth, they find themselves still in the hunt for a play-off spot by virtue of a one-off performance of extraordinary courage and skill against the hosts, two rained off games against strong opponents which gave them two points they may otherwise not have got, and an elongated format which allows middling teams to remain in contention longer than they might. Other than in the match against England, Sri Lanka have been particularly underwhelming. West Indies, who are already out, haven't been much better. Both teams have significant flaws. For cutting edge, Sri Lanka's bowling is totally reliant on 35 year-old Lasith Malinga who has taken nearly twice as many wickets as the next best while their batsmen have tended to look glorious in getting to 20 before frustrating with an inability to rotate the strike and then a daft shot which sees them heading back to the pavilion. Sri Lanka have registered just five half-centuries in five completed matches at this World Cup and only three of their batsmen have a strike rate above 80. West Indies' batting has also been a let-down although there have been more glimpses of what might have been. Against New Zealand at Old Trafford and Australia at Trent Bridge, they made a real fist of chases which they arguably should have finished off. Their last outing, when they were bundled out for 143 against India, was less impressive. The bowling has veered between the very good and the particularly bad and they realised only too late that Kemar Roach, economy of 3.65 from 23 overs, should have been in their team all along. The two sides have only met five times in the last four years and West Indies lost four of those. That record should bear little relevance to this match, however, given their last meeting was in November 2016. Predicting this result is a fools' errand, anyway. Both teams have been so inconsistent that anything could happen. And even if this game doesn't quite whet the appetite as much as some of the other matches to come, at least that unpredictability should keep things interesting. When: Monday July 1, 2019. 10.30am Local Time Where: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, Durham What to expect: The surface for Sri Lanka's match against South Africa on Friday was good enough for batting if a little slower than anticipated. A weekend of warm temperatures and sun should have hardened it up a little more. Spin could come into the game as well if it is drier than on Friday. The weather for the game is set fair although, as has been the way of this tournament, clouds may continue to dominate the sun. Team News Sri Lanka: Nuwan Pradeep has been sent home with chickenpox, with Kasun Rajitha being named his replacement - although it isn't clear if the latter will get a game. Suranga Lakmal will keep his place in the team while Sri Lanka may consider the role of Jeevan Mendis is the middle order and whether someone else might do a better job. Mendis has been ineffectual with both bat and ball so far in this tournament and Milinda Siriwardana could come into contention. Possible XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Jeevan Mendis/ Milinda Siriwardana, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Isuru Udana, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga West Indies: The Caribbean side may consider giving Oshane Thomas a break after his seven overs went for 63 against India. They could opt for a duel spin attack with off-spinner Ashley Nurse coming back into the team to join left-arm orthodox Fabien Allen. Sunil Ambris, who came into the side against Virat Kohli's team, will likely continue in place of the injured Evin Lewis. Possible XI: Chris Gayle, Sunil Ambris, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Fabien Allen, Kemar Roach, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas Edited July 1, 2019 by WorldCup 2019
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) so Pradeep returned { Chickenpox} to srilanka while Rajitha in Edited July 1, 2019 by WorldCup 2019
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 chester le street great batting track if chasing
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 Expects good batting from few of SL popular player
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) westindies won toss vs Lanka wEstindies bowls Chasing more easy at Chester le street Edited July 1, 2019 by WorldCup 2019
ganeshran Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Is the same pitch going to be used for tomorrow's game
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, ganeshran said: Is the same pitch going to be used for tomorrow's game Great question i wish same track use which gave victory to england.our Fate hold by ECB or someone who is in charge of ICC or their super spoon. I can not trust Manohar who never missed single oppertunity to Humilates BCCI.i wish we beat Bangers
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 Wow first time westindies seam bowler failed to take wicket in Power play Solid starts by Srilanka 94 for 0 kusal perera 54 not out Karunaratne 24 out 94 /1 Vanersay & Rajitha playing today for Lanka Allen Dropped @catch off Carlos B.
WorldCup 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 2 dropped catches by wI srilanka 121 for 2 off 21 Kusal perera 64 run out
Stuge Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Sri lanka showing Class in the last match to make sure they qualify for next wc's semi finals .
Rasgulla Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 How is the pitch boys! Something isn't right if SL are playing this well. Nikola 1
Stuge Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, Rasgulla said: How is the pitch boys! Something isn't right if SL are playing this well. lot of unispin on offer which bowlers doesn't accept gladly.
vvvslaxman Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 After SL reached 300, Russell (in tamil): Atha naan paas ayiten
Rasgulla Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, WC2011INDIA said: WI ain't chasing this. Mentally shot. All it needs is 2 hacks go IPL mode Nikola 1
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