1st Match - New Zealand v Sri Lanka

[_Ed_]

That would've been some catch if he pulled it off.

For sure. Almost disappointed that he didn't. Almost.

 

[Zinzan]

Should have been out, did all the hard work there & NZ would have been really stumbling.

 

[YorksLanka]

Need a short mid wicket in for a misjudged dab following a slower ball...

 

[viriya]

It's a shame New Zealand won the game after 5 overs otherwise it would be getting interesting.

There's no way they aren't getting 300+, and SL are not gonna chase 310-325.

 

[weldone]

There's something seriously wrong with SL's team composition. There are too many bowlers. When you have Matthews and Dilshan, and you're not picking Perera you seriously can't pick 5 specialist bowlers.

 

[Athlai]

Hate to say it but Malinga looks well short of match ready.

 

[viriya]

There's something seriously wrong with SL's team composition. There are too many bowlers. When you have Matthews and Dilshan, and you're not picking Perera you seriously can't pick 5 specialist bowlers.

It's cos Angelo refuses to bowl more than 5-6 overs. It's just ridiculous.

 

[morgieb]

3 wides from Malinga in that over jesus christ.

 

[halba]

malinga is obese

who approved his inclusion in this match? ridiculous selection.

 

[Prince EWS]

There's something seriously wrong with SL's team composition. There are too many bowlers. When you have Matthews and Dilshan, and you're not picking Perera you seriously can't pick 5 specialist bowlers.

I think they've picked Mendis based on the idea that he's a better #7 than Chandimal -- he's basically in as a bat.

 

[vandem]

Hate to say it but Malinga looks well short of match ready.

And?

He's got another 3 weeks of irrelevant group games to get ready for the knock out stage.

 

[dermo]

putrid over from the fat ****

 

[Athlai]

I think they've picked Mendis based on the idea that he's a better #7 than Chandimal -- he's basically in as a bat.

They may be right about that. But Chandimal > Dimuth.

 

[viriya]

malinga is obese

who approved his inclusion in this match? ridiculous selection.

You must not have seen him in the past 2 years. That fat **** won SL a world cup last year.

 

[Antihippy]

I wonder in sri lanka can gamble on malinga getting back to his best throughout the tournament.

 

[YorksLanka]

And?

He's got another 3 weeks of irrelevant group games to get ready for the knock out stage.

Provided we don't slip up against one of the two associate teams..Scotland have not looked like their associates in the warm ups, we shouldn't but cricket is a funny game..

 

[Zinzan]

Two crucial bits of luck for Anderson...we'll take it !

 

[Maximas]

They may be right about that. But Chandimal > Dimuth.

They are both pretty poor when batting outside the top 4, but I think Dimuth has the edge

 

[viriya]

I wonder in sri lanka can gamble on malinga getting back to his best throughout the tournament.

There is no way SL are gonna have a chance of winning the whole thing without him firing. So why not take the risk?

 

[Zinzan]

Anderson completely losing his shape