Match #4- Sri Lanka vs South Africa (D)- June 3rd, New York— Group D

[SillyCowCorner1]

2014 winners takes on the perennial challengers in what promises to be a power packed game.

 

[Nintendo]

Sri Lanka win the toss and bat:
Sa have gone with 5 bowlers and 6 batsmen, maharaj the only spinner and coetze sitting out aswell.
Sri lanka have hasaranga at 8, interesting to see how he uses himself as a batsmen given he batted 4/5 vs AFG last time he played a t20I.

 

[Silver Silva]

Interesting that South Africa have decided to omit Tabraiz Shamsi who has a bowling average of 13 vs SL .

We can definitely win this , let's go

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Interesting that South Africa have decided to omit Tabraiz Shamsi who has a bowling average of 13 vs SL ..

I feel we need to capitalise on this

Shamsi was absent from all three games against the West Indies last week. There could be an issue concerning him.

 

[Ashes81]

Time for S Africa to step up to the plate.

Their side is so strong and they need to get a world title under their belts.

SL are always a test but SA need to despatch them like a title winning team should.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Rabada getting a lot of that early morning swing from the new ball. Bat until lunch boys lol

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Another first ball wicket for a WC debutant. Baartman is here.

 

[Arachnodouche]

lol funny seeing American "cops" in full regalia at a game of cricket. Not sure it's a sight I'll ever grow to love.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

lol funny seeing American "cops" in full regalia at a game of cricket. Not sure it's a sight I'll ever grow to love.

That's NYPD for you. The proudest police department in the country.

 

[Molehill]

The decision to bat first looking highly questionable.....

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Yesterday we saw 2 wicket maidens.... this one by Baartman is the third.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

SL 14-1 (4.1)

@ashley bach

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Some teams secure victory during the powerplay. The absence of boundaries from Sri Lanka is noticeable. Hopefully, they can gain the momentum to advance.

 

[Silver Silva]

Finally , a boundary..that should loosen the shackles

 

[Arachnodouche]

Early days but doesn't look like we'll be seeing too many 200+ totals in this WC.

 

[Nintendo]

Early days but doesn't look like we'll be seeing too many 200+ totals in this WC.

England scored some big 220+ scores in the carribean 6 months ago didn't they? This game is in the USA and from what i've heard decks over there are usually pretty bowler friendly, when we move to the full carribean leg we should see a few more big scores.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Nothing to worry for SL. They got the bowlers and this wont be easy chase for SA on this drop in pitch

 

[RightArmMystery]

 

[Arachnodouche]

Nice viewing ground though. Tall stands with gaps and a proper-sized outfield.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

England scored some big 220+ scores in the carribean 6 months ago didn't they? This game is in the USA and from what i've heard decks over there are usually pretty bowler friendly, when we move to the full carribean leg we should see a few more big scores.

The big scores are going to come in Trinidad and perhaps Antigua. Barbados gave us a glimpse of how it'll be last night.