http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758: 2nd Test – Lankan batsmen to watch out for
Although, the Lankan Tigers performed terribly with the bat in the last Test, the coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stuart-Grant-Law-c91460, is confident that the players will make a strong comeback as they have learnt a lesson from their previous mistakes. The islanders have a brilliant batting
line-up which includes Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene.
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The Sri Lankan skipper is a blistering opening batsman who has impressed everyone in the game with his exceptional cricketing skills. Dilshan is considered to be a master of limited-over cricket as he has led his country to number of ODI wins over the past
few years. However, he is yet to prove his worth in the longer version of the game.
A brutal smasher with an ability to hit mighty sixes, Dilshan is full of spirit and confidence after performing fantastically in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup 2011 and recent Indian Premier League. He is in good form these days, therefore, one can expect him to fire
in the critical second Test. In 67 Test matches, Dilshan has scored over 4000 runs at an average of 42.18.
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The key batting asset of Lankan team, Sangakkara is an outstanding left-handed batsman. The stylish batsman led his country to the final of the World Cup 2011 and then quit captaincy in order to give opportunity to young players. The 33-year old batsman
has taken part in 95 Test matches in which he scored 8269 runs at a fabulous average of 56.63.
The energetic cricketer is a very good runner between the wickets which helps him score runs at a good strike rate. With a knack of stabilizing the innings, the left-hander holds a quality to play meticulously all around the wicket. Sangakkara failed to
show his magic in the previous match but the team will hope to see him perform well at one-down batting position.
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Along with Sangakkara, Jayawardene is one of the most experienced players in the Lankan Test team. So far in his Test Career, the 34-year old player has scored 9546 runs at a fine average of 53.32. The right-hander is a God-gifted player who loves to drive
the ball towards off-side.
The former skipper is a very good player of spin as he uses his feet very well against slow bowlers. Jayawardene also could not make an impression in the last game. However, as the senior member of the side, the dazzling batsman will look to get his form
back and played a pivotal role in his team's win in the second Test.
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The highest Sri Lankan run-scorer in the last Test, Prasanna is a brilliant stroke maker who treats even the best bowlers with no respect. He impressed everyone by scoring a thrilling knock of 112 in the last game. His quality to take responsibility has
brought him among the top wicket-keeper batsmen in Test cricket.
A brash and aggressive player with fabulous batting skills, the 31-year old right-hander is expected to continue his good work in the second Test. Prasanna has played 37 Test matches in which he scored 1287 runs at a fine average of 31.39.
After taking a glance at the key batting gurus of both teams, it is quite evident that the two teams have talent, experience and class in their line-up. However, it will be exciting to see how these batsmen make the most of the conditions and lead their
respective side to the much-needed triumph.
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