***Official*** 2014 Asia Cup

[Arjun]

Amazed at Mahela's relatively poor run in the last two years- average of 30, only one fifty or hundred in five innings. Over the last 15 games, even worse. Complete contrast to Sangakkara's red hot form, average over 60, strike rate of 86, both of which get much better in the last year for him.

 

[smash84]

woah.....2 in 2

 

[smash84]

It will be difficult for SL to come back from here. The wicket is getting slower by the over and the RR is over 6 already.

Dhoni's boi Jadeja bringing India back into the game

 

[Maximas]

oh dear, always felt the middle order was gonna struggle if they were exposed, huge partnership here, one of these two must bat through I'd say

 

[Arjun]

Not good news, the towel is in. Gets a whole new meaning, after Sreesanth's misadventures. Now Rohit Sharma is getting plenty of turn. Good over.

 

[Maximas]

It will be difficult for SL to come back from here. The wicket is getting slower by the over and the RR is over 6 already.

Dhoni's boi Jadeja bringing India back into the game

This is the kind of situation where Thisara can turn the match though, Sri Lanka still have some batting to come

 

[smash84]

SL might have some batting to come but this pitch gets progressively more difficult to bat on. RRR is 7 and climbing and still 15 overs left. From here onwards I will fancy India

 

[smash84]

If SL were to win today the India Pakistan clash on Sunday would have become a must win.situation for both teams

 

[Maximas]

SL might have some batting to come but this pitch gets progressively more difficult to bat on. RRR is 7 and climbing and still 15 overs left. From here onwards I will fancy India

same, just sayin.

 

[G.I.Joe]

Anyone else think the schedule favours Sri Lanka? Last two games against Bangladesh and Afghanistan means they're better placed to plan and achieve a superior NRR in case the situation demanded it. Not that they need the advantage after beating both Pakistan and (very likely) India, it's the principle (sort of) of it.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Sanga is not fit to tie Kohli's shoe laces as an ODI bat. He is a certified choker in chases...scores 40/50...gets the RRR up and then falls....

Jassy, you just had to say that didn't you? I agreed with you but it's looking like an epic jinx now

 

[OverratedSanity]

That pitch map showing where our seamers bowl in the death bowlers was absolutely atrocious.

 

[karan316]

Wet ball making it difficult to get the yorkers right

 

[karan316]

That pitch map showing where our seamers bowl in the death bowlers was absolutely atrocious.

ANY pitch map showing where our seamers bowl in the death is absolutely atrocious

 

[OverratedSanity]

Wtf is Dhawan doing in the field today?

 

[OverratedSanity]

Simply epic from Sangakkara .... Been freakishly cool

 

[honestbharani]

Dhawan has never stuck me as a good fielder.. He is a bit of a show pony in that he dives around a lot but does nothing, literally nothing on the field.. He is a slow runner compared to the Kohlis and the Rahanes, he drops catches and he never pulls off any great saves and misfields often..

 

[karan316]

Man Of The Match - Ajantha Mendis, I m serious, Kohli and Dhawan's wicket were crucial in halting India's progress with the bat. Otherwise 300 was easily on.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Looked like a noball tbh

 

[Maximas]

Would be harsh not to give it to Sanga after that, not to de-value the importance of Mendis' contribution though