India vs Sri Lanka – 2nd ODI Asia Cup – Toss Report
Sri Lanka skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in their opening game of the 2012 Asia Cup, shortly commencing at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, March 13, 2012.
“We have played here before. Looks like a different wicket. Feel that the ball will come on nicely later," said Jayawardene at the toss report.
The Lankans have played their best cricket since the World Cup 2011 final, where they were beaten by their current opponents. However, there will be no love lost between the two sides as they will battle for the umpteenth time since the turn of the year.
Both contested in a hard-fought CB series Down Under, where http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 booked their passage into the finals of the competition against Australia – only to lose the best-of-three finals narrowly. However, on a head to head basis, the Men In Blue triumphed by winning 2 out of the 4 games played.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028, the Indian captain was keen to move on from the appalling time his side endured on their travels but remain content with the players he had at his disposal.
"We were looking to bowl first as well. It is not a bad thing to bat first as well. I think http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607 in the side," said Dhoni.
Changes were made to both camps after a grueling time Down Under. The biggest surprise came from the Lankan camp, where they left-out http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 smashing him all-round the Hobart ground.
With Sehwag and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Irfan-Pathan-c1601 plays as the third seamer.
The pitch has substantial patches of green grass but one expects it to offer plenty of assistance to batsmen.
India XI:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Vinay-Kumar-c2237
Sri Lanka XI:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RAS-Lakmal-c2287, S Prasanna
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