http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 – 3rd ODI – Live Score and Match Update – Sri Lanka at 40 for 3 by 10th over
Indian pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379’s early assault made considerable dents in the Sri Lankan top order during the ongoing 3rd ODI of the 5-match series, currently being played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today on July 28, with the hosts reduced to 40 for 3 by the end of the 10th over.
The wisdom in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup 2011, the team batting second has won seven out of the last ten day-night ODIs played at this venue.
However, the Lankan skipper’s decision was motivated by the intent to create pressure for the Indian batsmen, following their dismal performance in the second ODI at Hambantota.
The home team opened their innings with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RD-Shah-c2298 Ashwin alone had managed to claim a single wicket, while Khan registered figures of 6-0-39-0, at an economy rate of 6.50.
However, Khan made an impressive comeback during the 3rd ODI, dismissing Dilshan in the 3rd over. He followed that up with Tharanga’s wicket in the 5th over, with the opener caught out by wicketkeeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 while attempting to chase a wide one.
At 19 for 2, the Lankan batsmen were visibly shaken, and the presence of veteran batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Irfan-Pathan-c1601 on duck, leaving his side faltering at 20 for 3.
He was followed to the crease by skipper Mahela Jayawardene (5*), and the responsibility to resist India’s bowling attack and bring the team’s innings back on track now rests upon his partnership with Sangakkara, with the Lankans currently at 40 for 3 by the end of 10 overs.
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