India’s Virat Kohli and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan: two superb batsmen – ICC World Cup 2011
After a prolonged and fascinating ICC World Cup 2011, the time has come for the biggest entertainment of the showpiece event, as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820, on 2 April. The pressure will be massive on both teams,
as everyone from around the globe is watching this epic encounter between two favourites of the tournament.
The two sides have extremely strong and inform batting line-ups, where India’s http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Virat-Kohli-c95424 and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan are two players to watch out for. Each of them is amongst the runs in the tournament and a good performance can be anticipated
from these two players.
Kohli is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/A-Young-c41367 Indian batsman with his cricketing maturity and ability to adapt his game according to the need of his team. In varied conditions and against different bowling attacks, Kohli can play pace and spin equally well. With a knack of playing long
innings, the young man is a true match winner who does not leave it to the next batsman. He is a brilliant fielder in limited overs cricket and a true motivator for his team-mates.
"The new hope for India, he likes to make more than just a token contribution. He adds spark in the field too," said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sanjay-c88566 Manjrekar about Kohli.
At an average of 44.62, Kohli has scored 1919 runs in his 53 One Day International matches for India. The 22-year-old player has not been in poor form in this tournament, as he holds an average of 35.28 with a strike rate of 84.01 in eight World Cup games.
The right-hander scored 995 ODI runs in 2010, the second highest in the year after Hashim Amla.
Kohli has an impressive track record against Sri Lanka having scored 656 runs in 19 matches, with an average of 41 runs.
On the other side, Sri Lanka will be relying heavily on their destructive opening batsman, Tillakaratne Dilshan. With a hard-line approach against both pace and spin, the 34-year-old Dilshan is a very innovative batsman with ability to scoop the ball over
his head in a unique way. Dilshan’s off-breaks are also handy option for his Captain, Kumar Sangakkara.
"The man to watch. Immensely talented and not afraid of anything. Has great hand-eye co-ordination. Brilliant fielder. If he fails to contribute with the bat he is sure to do something on the field," said Marvan Atapattu about Dilshan’s talent.
The enterprising opener has played 202 ODI’s for Sri Lanka, in which he scored 5423 runs at an average of 36.64. The highest run-scorer in the World Cup, Dilshan has piled up 467 runs at an average of 48.85 in his eight matches so far in the tournament.
Dilshan’s previous ODI record against India is brilliant, as he holds an average of 37.38 in 53 games. The right-arm off-break spinner has also picked up 13 wickets against his opposing side in the final.
Kohli and Dilshan are two wonderful players, coming to the big match with a determination to play a brilliant innings. It will be interesting to see how Dilshan’s aggression and Kohli’s class will help their respective teams to compete in the decisive World
Cup final. It is a perfect occasion for two players to shine with the bat and help their team to win the coveted mega event trophy.
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