http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 – 2nd Final CB series – Match Preview
After emerging victorious in the first final, the Aussies gear up for another series triumph under the leadership of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 when they meet a spirited Sri Lankan contingent in the second final, played at the Adelaide Oval, March 6, 2012.
Despite the hosts conjuring up a 15-run win, the Brisbane clash was again another pulsating affair witnessed in the series, with both camps somewhat looking to improve on their performances.
On a positive front, it included an imposing knock from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301, who kept his best for the penultimate game of the series. His 163 off 157 has placed him 6th in Australia’s highest ODI individual scorer list, but it was certainly not among his most bludgeoning outing. Nonetheless, he blossomed in an anchoring role, which further allowed his team to post a match winning score.
However, the bowling department again misfired in the death overs and went for plenty of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KMDN-Kulasekara-c1802 single handedly turned around the complexion of the game.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Hussey-c1380 as a regular bowler. The veteran again rose to the task with an impressive four-wicket haul.
The upcoming game will provide http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 the chance to seal another series triumph but he for one will be hoping for an improved performance from his bowlers.
Also, they might have to do without Warner after the left-hander picked up a groin injury in the latter parts of his marathon knock. If not fully fit, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Forrest-c2176 will be in line to make a return after making way for the Aussie skipper at Brisbane.
It all means a re-shuffle to the top order with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-McKay-c1265.
The Lankan team’s spirited fight back may hold them in good stead ahead of the next final but they will be need to quickly sort out their troubles up front in both departments.
While the top order flunked in an attempt to keep up with the asking rate, the new ball bowlers also seemed to go through an inconsistent period. The most baffling aspect surrounds http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SL-Malinga-c2540. While the pacer remains the leading wicket-taker, his economy rate of 6.40 is the highest among all the bowlers in the competition.
The team’s inability to get stability from him has been their grey area, which needs to be worked out in order for them to take the series into a decider.
The key for them will be http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LD-Chandimal-c1831. The youngster has been the find of the tour for the Lankans – showing maturity along with taking on the added burden from the senior personnel. He was disappointing in the first final but will be hoping to get back to his usual self assured self at Adelaide.
A fiddle might be accounted considering the pitch in mind, which could see the visitors adding spin element in the shape of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AD-Mathews-c913 to make a recovery from his injury.
The pitch will offer plenty of runs but the turning track could invite spinners to take a pivotal role in the game. The weather forecast is clear.
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