Pakistan v Sri Lanka - ICC World Cup 2011- Men in Green win toss and bat
In a big match, Pakistan has won the toss against Sri Lanka and has opted to bat. Pakistan is takes on Sri Lanka at Colombo in a day and night match.
It is hot day in Colombo and it was an obvious option for Pakistan to bat first. Pakistan skipper, Shahid Afridi, said, "Best conditions to bat first. Morale is quite high. Very important game for us. We know it is a good batting wicket. Same team that played
against Kenya. With our bowling strength, I will be satisfied with 270-80".
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 team is that their ace bowler, Lasith Malinga, is not playing the big match.
According to reports from the Sri Lanka camp, Malinga is being rested after returning from a back injury and he would not be risked for the Group match.
In the last match Pakistan played against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Green-c60723 thrashed minnows, Kenya. Pakistan is playing with an unchanged team and will be relying on their batting line up to accumulate a big score.
Their batting line-up is balanced with solid batsmen and big hitters. The blend of youth and experience will help Pakistan.
In the bowling department, Shoaib Akhtar will lead the bowling attack and will be followed by pacer, Umar Gul. Pakistan will rely on their spinners to strangle the opposition. Abdur Rehman will lead the spin attack and the captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 will play
a vital role in both the departments of the game.
Sri Lanka is one of the most balanced sides in the ICC World Cup 2011 and will like to win in their known conditions. Their batting line up will heavily rely on their innovative opener, Tillakaratne Dilshan.
Their ever dependable batting pair of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene will be power house for the Sri Lankan batting. The home team has got some quality spinners and that remains their main strength.
Over all this is a big match, and both the teams will be trying hard to secure a win. This match can decide which team will top the Group A table.
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