http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 v Bangladesh
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, while Ireland also put in a strong batting display in their final warm-up game, making 164 against Bangladesh.
Having arrived last, the English contingent gave a good account of themselves despite losing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 a couple of months ago, finally hit form and scored a solid half-century which included seven boundaries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/George-Bradley-Hogg-c59047’s double strike slowed the proceedings for a while after the veteran spinner dismissed the settled duo in successive overs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032 however, provided the impetus by scoring 30 off 16, while Jonny Bairstow also showcased his power-hitting capabilities with a quick-fire 10-ball 18. England’s final score of 172 was made to look better by the Aussie bowlers, who in total conceded 16 extras.
The attack went for plenty of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adrian-Roger-Kirshaw-Pierson-c42135, with all regular bowlers going for at least 8 an over.
In the other warm-up match being played, Ireland posted a healthy 164 on the board, courtesy a strong display from the top order. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ed-Joyce-c1417, who also made a solid 39.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DT-Johnston-c1405 and Niall O’Brien remained unbeaten on 10 and 3 respectively.
The Bengali opening pair remained expensive, going at more than 8 an over. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shakib-Al-Hasan-c2492 was the pick of the lot, as his 4 overs went for just 21, including two scalps.
In the other warm-up matches for today, tradition rivals http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 will meet at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
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