What can we exepct from Srilanka and South Africa ODI series
The 3 match ODI series between Sri Lanka and South Africa starting from tomorrow promises to be good clash. These games provide an opportunity for the team management to look at the players which can be a part of 15 man squad of 2015 World Cup to be held in Australia and NewZeland. Last time when the tourist came to the country they lost the ODI Series 4-1 as they were not able to play spin properly which has been their main problem playing in Sub contient country.
Sri Lankan team has been in excellent form in 2014 winning the ODI series in Bangaldesh, Asia Cup in Bangladesh, Winning the ODI series in England 3-2. Their confidence will be high as all of their players know their conditions pretty well. The batting comprises of explosive Kushal Perera,Dilshan, the man with leading runs in 2014 Kumar Sangakara, Mahela Jayawarnde,the captain Angelo Mathews who has matured as leader with the help of two experienced players in the team, Thisara Perera who can hit the bowl a long way.The bowling looks also settled with the likes of specialist bowler Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekra, Ajatha Mendis and Sachitra Senkakye which will lead solidity.
On the other side the South African team batting has the likes of Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, the man who can win matches on its own Ab De villers, JP Duminy, David Miller. All these players have ability to play match winning innings and put a competitive total which can trouble the Sri Lankans. The bowling looks very good with likes of Dale Styen, Morne Morkel, Vernon Phalinder, Imran Tahir. The fast bowlers are real threat for the Sri Lankan batsman as they can swing the bowl. The main threat for the home team is Dale Steyn whose performances in the IPL was below average. He will be hungry to perform and contribute the success of team.
The pitches will play a part as they will have spin and turn. The South Africans need to be aggressive against the spinners if they have be competitive. The main problem of South African team has lack of genuine spinner. The fast will come into play in Hambantota and if the series decider goes there then South Africa has a chance.
Sri Lankan team has been in excellent form in 2014 winning the ODI series in Bangaldesh, Asia Cup in Bangladesh, Winning the ODI series in England 3-2. Their confidence will be high as all of their players know their conditions pretty well. The batting comprises of explosive Kushal Perera,Dilshan, the man with leading runs in 2014 Kumar Sangakara, Mahela Jayawarnde,the captain Angelo Mathews who has matured as leader with the help of two experienced players in the team, Thisara Perera who can hit the bowl a long way.The bowling looks also settled with the likes of specialist bowler Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekra, Ajatha Mendis and Sachitra Senkakye which will lead solidity.
On the other side the South African team batting has the likes of Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, the man who can win matches on its own Ab De villers, JP Duminy, David Miller. All these players have ability to play match winning innings and put a competitive total which can trouble the Sri Lankans. The bowling looks very good with likes of Dale Styen, Morne Morkel, Vernon Phalinder, Imran Tahir. The fast bowlers are real threat for the Sri Lankan batsman as they can swing the bowl. The main threat for the home team is Dale Steyn whose performances in the IPL was below average. He will be hungry to perform and contribute the success of team.
The pitches will play a part as they will have spin and turn. The South Africans need to be aggressive against the spinners if they have be competitive. The main problem of South African team has lack of genuine spinner. The fast will come into play in Hambantota and if the series decider goes there then South Africa has a chance.
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