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**Official** Sri Lanka in England / Scotland - 2011
- Thread starter Migara
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Outswinger@Pace
International 12th Man
It's here. One of them is the ongoing series and another against West Indies, 2009. Arguably, the other two were against minnows but a great achievement nonetheless!
Woodster
International Captain
Going to be a really interesting last day in terms of the intent that England are going to show. I hope, and I stress hope, we make a genuine attempt to win the game, now I'm sure many people will have the theory that we don't need to give SL a sniff, why risk anything when we're 1-0 up and have control of not losing this game.
In the past I'd agree that that way of thinking would be right, but with this side, with the right intent we could win the series tomorrow or at least give ourselves an outside chance of doing so. I'm not suggesting too generous a declaration, but if SL have a slight opportunity of winning it, I don't think it's a bad thing. They'll have no option but to go for the runs and get back into the series, and with their main threat in a chase where they need to score in and around five an over struggling with a bad thumb, England should fancy their chances.
In the past English declarations have erred on the side of caution, tomorrow they can show they now have more belief in winning games from unlikely situations with the right postitive approach. Of course it may backfire and SL romp to a comfortable win, but I find that unlikely. As unlikely as an enticing England declaration.
In the past I'd agree that that way of thinking would be right, but with this side, with the right intent we could win the series tomorrow or at least give ourselves an outside chance of doing so. I'm not suggesting too generous a declaration, but if SL have a slight opportunity of winning it, I don't think it's a bad thing. They'll have no option but to go for the runs and get back into the series, and with their main threat in a chase where they need to score in and around five an over struggling with a bad thumb, England should fancy their chances.
In the past English declarations have erred on the side of caution, tomorrow they can show they now have more belief in winning games from unlikely situations with the right postitive approach. Of course it may backfire and SL romp to a comfortable win, but I find that unlikely. As unlikely as an enticing England declaration.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Jacknife
International Captain
What would you set them and how many overs, would you leave, to let hem have a crack at it?
Personally, I think it will depend on how well the first hour goes, if KP's got himself in or another attacking batsmen, I reckon, they will go for it and get as many as they can but leave enough overs to enable the England bowlers to have a crack at them.
The last thing SL will want, is to face 50 overs and to lose 3 quick wickets, it will make them very edgy and nervous.
I doubt if they will, or need to but if they set them 330 with 50 overs left, it sure would be interesting, to see if the SL's, wanted to chase it down.
there is enough batting there for them to aim at setting a target of around 300 about half an hour or 45 minustes after lunch. basically score 140 odd runs in 35 overs. very doable, especially given the quality of the lankan attack.
that leaves the lankas with 300 to get in 60 overs. might appeal to the odi sensibilities of dilshan?!
that leaves the lankas with 300 to get in 60 overs. might appeal to the odi sensibilities of dilshan?!
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Don't give them a sniff.
I don't think the total will have any effect on how either of the openers approach the game. Dilshan only knows how to play one way & Paranavitana doesn't look to have the game to suddenly tee off.
SL had no chance of winning in Cardiff & we all know how that wound up. I think the knowledge that they can only save the game would be more damaging psychologically than any risky shots an unlikely victory target might induce.
I don't think the total will have any effect on how either of the openers approach the game. Dilshan only knows how to play one way & Paranavitana doesn't look to have the game to suddenly tee off.
SL had no chance of winning in Cardiff & we all know how that wound up. I think the knowledge that they can only save the game would be more damaging psychologically than any risky shots an unlikely victory target might induce.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Depends on how quickly England rack the runs up today. Ideally 45-ish.
NasserFan207
International Vice-Captain
I'm in London and not a cloud in the sky. Might actually try to sneak in tbh. I laid £30 on England yesterday, just felt they were amazing value.
Sign me up for 300-320 off 50-55 overs as a target. Run a ball means SL have to have a go and good for England if they get a reputation for attacking and pressured cricket.
Even that may be conservative. If it starts to go **** up we have two bouncers an over, wide bowling etc to fall back on.
SL will hope for a gettable declaration - or else quick wickets in a run chase and bowl England out for 250 odd. Most likely is that SL will have to confront their Cardiff demons.
Obviously a draw is the favourite bit let's hope for a day of intrigue.
Even that may be conservative. If it starts to go **** up we have two bouncers an over, wide bowling etc to fall back on.
SL will hope for a gettable declaration - or else quick wickets in a run chase and bowl England out for 250 odd. Most likely is that SL will have to confront their Cardiff demons.
Obviously a draw is the favourite bit let's hope for a day of intrigue.
Spark
Global Moderator
I like this too. There is no way that they'll do anything except bunker down if they lose 3 for less than, say, 120. Especially given that twice now their middle + lower orders have collapsed fairly meekly.
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They're paying $7.50 here - I thought that was too good to pass up as well.