http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 – 1st T20 – Players to watch out
The imminent clashes between two Asian giants will have a major bearing on their preparations for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20 Cup. Bettor therefore, looks at some intriguing battles expected to take place on the field of cricket.
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Hafeez‘s stacks have risen in recent times, and arguably remains amongst the most consistent performers in this format of the game. Despite the ability to score briskly, along with uncanny knack of picking up wickets, pressure will be on him to deliver in
his first ever assignment as the leader of the Men In Green’s T20 side. His last series against the hosts turned out to be a fruitful one where his tally read – 9 matches, 344 runs at 34.40, 8 wickets at 34.37 ( 3Tests,5ODIs, One T20).
His direct rival will be Tillakaratne Dilshan. A player of similar stature, the former Lankan skipper has managed to find good form since relinquishing the captaincy after the turn of the year. His only series win as captain came in the shortest version,
against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in Australia. A stint at IPL giants Royal
Challengers was eventful to an extent but his is expected to be a prized weapon for his side on home turf.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 – Angelo Mathews
Boom Boom has always brought his best against the Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808, most notably in his comeback series last year at UAE. In 5 ODIs the two sides played in, Afridi emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets and was consequently named as the Player of
the Series. However recent bouts have seen his form dip, most notably in the Asia Cup 2012, despite the Green Shirts going on to win the title. Bowling will remain his main asset.
While http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861 side. Unlike Afridi, his batting stands out, while his bowling becomes
a bonus these days. Despite being advised to concentrate on batting, the 24-year-old is adamant that he can carry the added workload, at least in the T20 format.
Saeed Ajmal – Lasith Malinga
Although it is difficult to rule out the threat of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Saeed-Ajmal-c87859’s mystery spin will be a major advantage for the Men In Green, especially on Lankan pitches where the tracks are slow. The veteran spinner has earned appreciation wherever he has played
and made it clear that he will try to keep things simple. His doosra will pose questions to the Sri Lankan batters as they did when the last time the two sides met – he was the second highest wicket taker in the ODI series behind fellow spinner Afridi.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians in the play-offs. His figures of 0 for 41 in 4 were uncharacteristic to his usual showings for the season, where he finished
with 22 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.30. His presence will give the Lankan bowling lineup the added spice, which they tend to miss in the longer versions.
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