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| Australia Vs Sri Lanka 2nd One Day International 5 Nov Live |
The two teams face off in the second one day international on Friday 5th November.
This series is important to both the sides in preparation for the World Cup and
also significantly important for Australians to gain some momentum before Ashes. Sri Lanka would be confident after impressive start to this tour. Australia
are a tough team to beat at home, but things can be different this time around.
Click for Live Score Card of Australia Vs Sri Lanka
The series began with Australia losing their first ever T20 game at home in their
history. Australians are going through a patchy time in cricket. Defeats after
defeats, disappointment after disappointment follows. Australia's performance
has taken a dip at the worst time possible: right before the Ashes and World Cup.
Australia are welcoming the return of their key players Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson
and Mitchell Johnson. Ricky Ponting may have to face more criticism if
he fails to deliver; there is no doubt that Ponting will be shaky before Friday's
encounter.
Australia have drafted in the Tasmania spinner Xavier Doherty to accompany the
struggling Nathan Hauritz and promising Steve Smith. Bran Haddin has made
a reasonable return to international cricket. Michael Clarke has said that Aussies
need to get their act together before Ashes, as time is slipping away. It is always
hard to beat Australia in their own backyard and Sri Lanka would be wary of that.
The match on 5th November can turn out to be a thrilling contest.
Australia have won two of their last completed 5 games.
Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakarra is confident that Sri Lanka would continue
to perform and impress despite criticisms and involvement of political influence
in their cricket. Their preparations for the World Cup in February are in full
flow. Sri Lanka have had an impress run by winning Asia Cup and triangular series
in Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka have looked a compact team in the tour of Australia which is never easy.
All rounder Angelo Matthews' return to international fold after injury can provide
significant difference to the Sri Lankan team. Murlitharan has always been keen
to impress in Australia and here is his chance.
SCG wicket may give inform Lasith Malinga some help, he can be devastating on
his day. Sri Lanka are a side which is looking capable of winning against Australia,
the game on Friday can further solidify their claim.
Sri Lanka have managed three victories out of their last five games.
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