Sri Lanka vs http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 – 11th ODI CB series – Toss Report and Match Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028, who made the decision in a hope to restrict their opponents to a total, which can be chased down in 40 overs, as the Men In Blue search for a precious bonus point to keep their hopes alive in the Commonwealth Bank series, February 28, 2012.
The 11th match of the tri-series at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart can be termed as another final involving the two Asian sides, which competed in the ultimate game of the World Cup 2011 – with Indians coming out eventual winners.
They will be hoping for a similar outcome from today’s game but will need to ensure that they do it inside 40 overs – an improbable task considering the recent slump they have endured on their tour Down Under.
With the track offering assistance to the batters, the Lankans will be more than happy to bat first as Dhoni said at the toss report, "The circumstances demand that we chase."
With three successive victories, the batting side remained unchanged with inform opening paring of skipper Mahela Jayawardene, and Tillakaratne Dilshan starting the proceedings.
Both seemed intent on providing their team with another solid start – adding 49 for the first wicket. The fluency was somewhat evident again, which has characterized Mahela’s new found form in the recent bouts.
His 22-run endeavour which included a six and a four however, was brought to an abrupt end when he tried to late cut http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739 at slip, who took a good sharp catch – making a strong case regarding his fielding critics, among whom include his skipper.
The Indians made one change as they opted to include http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 but looked sluggish in his initial spell of 5 overs. Their opponents reached 48 in 11 overs before the induction of spin brought them a much needed breakthrough.
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559.
India Playing XI:
1 Virender Sehwag, 2 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625.
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