Sri Lanka vs India – 3rd ODI – Toss Report
Sri Lankan skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397, finally won his first toss of the five-match series against India, opting to bat first in the 3rd ODI, starting shortly at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, July 28th, 2012.
The Lankans have made one alteration to the lineup, which sees Jeevan Mendis replacing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hettige-Don-Rumesh-Lahiru-Thirimanne-c63124, adding depth to the bowling attack. The change was done, keeping in mind the problematic opening bowler’s slot.
The Men in Blue made two changes to their lineup, which got humiliated in the previous ODI. Leg-spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625, who has been a touch expensive with the ball.
The other major contention for the tourists was whether to play http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Manoj-Tiwary-c1890. The former, who has managed just 5 runs from the two innings so far, keeps his place but this ODI will certainly give the management a much clearer picture.
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The base has been shifted to Colombo, which will offer less wind and more heat. The outcome of the first two games, played at Hambantota, has been pretty one-sided, with the Men in Blue winning the opening ODI by 21 runs, and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 inflicting a heavy 9-wicket defeat in the second.
However, the visitors have a pretty decent record at this venue, remaining undefeated in the previous five matches. A newly laid pitch could offer some different challenge though.
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
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http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 Playing XI:
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