India v Sri Lanka: Semi-final Preview – http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Champions Trophy 2013
Finalists of the ICC 2011 World Cup, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and Sri Lanka, will go up against each other today in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 at Cardiff.
Both sides have made it a habit of playing against each other in the knock-out stages of big tournaments, which makes it much easier for the management and the players to devise a game plan. While the Lankans clicked a bit late
in the tournament, which was still good enough to earn them a place in the semi-finals, India have been the most consistent side who have won all their games, which include two warm-up games and three league matches to earn a spot in the knock-out round.
Batting is clearly India’s strong suit and is expected to give Sri Lanka a run for their money in today’s encounter as well. Sri Lanka will also be depending on the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397 to deliver, while
Lasith Malinga holds the key to success in the bowling department.
Being the World Champions, India would love to get their hands on the ICC Champions Trophy to prove just why they are a major force in the world of cricket. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, would be looking to reach the final and
then humble England in order to finally grab their second ever ICC silverware after the 1996 ICC World Cup.
From Sri Lanka, Sangakkara, Jayawardene, Malinga and Tillakaratne Dilshan will be the key players while from India, Dhoni, Virat Kohli and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Dhawan-c2392 will be the game changers.
The winner of this match will take on England in the final on Jun 23, 2013, at Birmingham.
Captain Comments:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028
“We are used to [Lasith] Malinga. We play him so many times in IPL. He reverses the ball and remains dangerous.”
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“There's no room for revenge in sport, but yes, if we can beat the Indians, I think it'll be a great achievement for the whole team because, you know, there are thoughts about the World Cup final, and the recent history against
them is not very good for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.”
Pitch Report
The ground has exhibited contrasting nature; however, this match will be played on a fresh surface which hasn’t been used before.
Teams
India (probable)
1 Shikhar Dhawan, 2 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625
Sri Lanka (probable)
1 Kusal Perera, 2 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ranaweera-Mudiyanselage-Shaminda-Eranga-c83939/Thisara
Perera.
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