WC2007: Super 8

[Adarsh]

If I'm right, Bandara and Kulasekara haven't played a game so far. Can't remember. If that's the case they should be given a go. If Murali or Vaas get injured then at least you know that the back up has been given a go and less unpredictable.

 

[King Pietersen]

Nice start for australia, Sangakarra unlucky to be given out for the 2nd one but nice bowling from Mcgrath and Bracken, with an "entertaining" spell from Shaun tait, them 5wd's were awesome :P

 

[aussie_ben91]

What was Hayden doing? Caught it and stopped and looked at the ground and made out as if he dropped it.

Sri Lanka sure are cautious. Let Tait line em up like tenpins and injure their batsman!

 

[aussie1st]

Geez Bracken is bowling well today, causing all sorts of problems for the batters. 2nd wicket was a bit weird, Hayden didn't jump up for joy straight away looked like he had dropped it.

 

[Damo01]

Holy Crap!!! HAHAHAH What happening with Sri Lanka?!?!?

Not good start for Sri Lanka by losing 3 wickets so early...

Man...we are seeing some excellent bowling performances from the Australians..

 

[irottev]

This might be over quickly. 3 down already and I wouldn't bank on the lower order to save them. The top 4 are strong and the rest below average in my opinion. Go Aussies!!!!

Sri Lanka should have learnt to bowl first. With no Murili or Vaas it's a strange call if you ask me.

 

[manee]

This might be over quickly. 3 down already and I wouldn't bank on the lower order to save them. The top 4 are strong and the rest reasonably average in my opinion. Go Aussies!!!!

Sri Lanka should have learnt to bowl first. With no Murili or Vaas it's a strange call if you ask me.

Common opinion about the Sri Lanka middle order. Jayawardene is a fantastic batsman and Chamara Silva averages about 80 in this year.

 

[Adarsh]

I disagree with you there. The Sri Lankan middle order is quite strong, imo. Jayawardene is class. Chamara Silva has shown that he's a very capable batsman, and Dilshan is one of the best lower order batsmen going around at the moment.

EDIT: jinx, manee!

 

[aussie1st]

Well according to the pitch report the pitch wasn't meant to poise any fears to the batters and the spinners would come into play late in the game. Seemed perfect for SL, although was expecting Murali to be bowling 2nd. Still Bandara is a decent spinner.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

I disagree with you there. The Sri Lankan middle order is quite strong, imo. Jayawardene is class. Chamara Silva has shown that he's a very capable batsman, and Dilshan is one of the best lower order batsmen going around at the moment.

No doubt about it , but with 3 wikcets down so early can they handle the presuure this the test for them

 

[Damo01]

things aren't working for Tait...He getting expensive....

 

[aussie1st]

Seems like he is having one of those off days. Don't think this pitch really suits him but he could come good at the death.

 

[Adarsh]

The only reason he's in the team is to add variety. Yep, the Australians didn't have a bad bowler before but now that's sorted out !

 

[angryangy]

Batsmen are getting away with a lot of poor shots against Tait, edges still going a long way. Needs to find the edge of the edge, perhaps.

I disagree with you there. The Sri Lankan middle order is quite strong, imo. Jayawardene is class. Chamara Silva has shown that he's a very capable batsman, and Dilshan is one of the best lower order batsmen going around at the moment.

EDIT: jinx, manee!

Don't forget Russel Arnold, very accomplished worker.

 

[aussie1st]

The only reason he's in the team is to add variety. Yep, the Australians didn't have a bad bowler before but now that's sorted out !

Well as long as the other 4 bowlers don't have off days then we are fine. If he clicks then 10 wickets here he comes.