Monday, February 2, 2009

Ind vs SL 3rd ODO Live Score, Streaming, Teams on 3rd Feb


Ind vs SL 3rd ODO Live Score, Streaming, Teams on 3rd Feb

Third ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a day-night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 2-0.

India is clear favorite for winning the match and they are aying to wrap up the series here only. India won 7 consecutive matches and they will try to keep winning momentum as all players are in great form. Balaji is replaced by injured Munaf Patel but they will probably retain the same team.

Sri lanka has to win this ODI in order to stay in the series. They fought well in last match but didn't able to finish the match.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Colombo:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Colombo:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Result | India won by 15 Runs, Lead by 2-0


Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Result | India won by 15 Runs, Lead by 2-0

India won the second ODI in a thrilling encounter by just 15 runs against Sri Lanka on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at Colombo under lights. India now leading the 5 match series by 2-0.

Indian captain won 7th continuous toss against Sri Lanka and elected to bat first, gota flying start as they reached 62 runs in 9 overs thanks to Sehwag and Gambhir. Yuraj and Raina added the momentum but they calloapsed in last overs to manage only 256/9 in 50 overs around 30 to 4o runs short.

In reply Sri Lanka reduced to 36/3 but 100 run partnership between Jayawardhane and Kandamby put back in contest, scored 52 and 93 not out but unable to finish the match and short by 15 runs. Ishanth took 4 crucialwickets.

Match Summary:

India - 256/9 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka - 241 all out in 49.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 15 runs.

Man of The Match -Ishanth Sharma (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 2-0.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Colombo | Sehwag In


Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Colombo | Sehwag In


Second ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. Muralitharan is 2 wickets away from breaking Wasim Akram's record of highest ODI wicket taker.

India is clear favorite for tomorrows game as entire team is in great form and they won 1st ODI convincingly and explosie batsman Sehwag will come back in place of Rohit Sharma.

Sri Lanka on the other hand in worry as spinner duo of Murali and Mendis took only 1 for 99 in 20 overs. They retain the same team despite loss in Dambulla.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview - Murali 2 wick away from Akram's Record


India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview - Murali 2 wick away from Akram's Record

Second ODI of 5 match series between India and host Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT. India leading the series by 1-0.

India won the 1st ODI convincingly by 6 wickets and they are favorite for this match also as Gambhir, Raina, Dhoni all are in good form.

Sri Lanka won the series against Pakistan but lost to a stronger side and their main worry is Ajanth Mendis was not clicked in 1st ODI. Muralitharan is 2 wickets away from breaking Wasim Akram's record of highest ODI wicket taker.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Ind vs SL 1st ODI Live Score, Streaming, Teams - Day/Night


Ind vs SL 1st ODI Live Score, Streaming, Teams - Day/Night

First ODI of 5 match series between India and host Sri Lanka will be played on on Wednesday, 28th January, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in a Day-Night game from 14.30 local and 9.00 GMT.

India is looking strong in batting as Tendulkar and Sehwag is back in team as they missed last series against Sri Lanka which India won by 3-2. Tendulkar will face mystery bowler Ajantha Mendis 1st time. Gautam Gambhir will come 1 down as Sehwag and Tendulkar will open the inning.

Sri Lanka after won the series coming from behind against Pakistan is high on confidence as Tilkaratne Dilshan is in great form. Sri Lanka will highly depend on spinner duo of Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina/Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar/Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.