Originally posted by Rangeela
Match update after 15 overs
1st ball of the inning, Vaas to Trescothick, was hit down for six at square leg. The crowd were up on their feet applauding to the magnificent shot. The openers started the inning with a dash. They took on the two opening strike bowlers and were smashing all over the ground with boundaries like there is no tomorrow. After 6 overs, England was cruising at 69/0, when Sri Lanka?s skipper decided to introduce a spinner Muralitharan. On his first over he went for 16 runs which included 3 boundaries by Solanki. So far Sri Lanka has used up 4 bowlers in first 15 overs but still unable to bring down the run rate. England has scored 148/0 after 15 overs with a run rate of almost 10. It looks like England has really done their homework. They do realize that they are facing a world class team and they have taken a very good advantage of field restrictions. Sri Lanka will be looking to break up the partnership soon to put England back in their feet.
Scorecard
England 148/0 after 15 overs
Trescothick 60*(38)
Solanki 81*(54)
