Sri Lanka v Pakistan - 3Rd ODI - Rain halts play yet again
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 reduced Pakistan to 12 for 2 before rain halted proceedings for the second time in the 3rd ODI of the series, played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, June 13, 2012.
The Pakistani T20 captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SL-Malinga-c2540. Rain had its affect on the pitch, and that was evident right after play resumed as Malinga got extra
purchase from the track. The delivery, which pitched on middle and leg, swung appreciably before rising, and taking the outer edge of the bat.
The conditions now favoured the Lankan bowlers, and Lasith Malinga, along with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ellawalakankanamge-Asoka-Ranjit-De-Silva-c55900,
after he was adjudged lbw. The pacer got the ball to swing into the right-hander but replays verified that the delivery had hit the player outside the line of off-stump.
It halted http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Asad-Shafiq-c46208 to consolidate the innings. However, luckily for the tourists rain intervened for the second time, forcing the players off the field.
Keeping the current batting form of Pakistan, it may be a tough task to post a good total. Once again Pakistani bowlers are expected to rescue their side, provided the batters manage to post a decent score on the board. The condition, as it stands, will
provide encouragement for the Men in Green bowlers.
Earlier, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 won the toss and chose to bat first, where they included an extra batsman following their batting malfunction in the previous ODI. However, the decision so far has not worked in their favour but they will be eager to put in an improved
show once play resumes. The Lankans also made one change to their lineup, bringing in veteran spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559, who was rested for the remainder of the ODI series.
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