Daijiworld Media Network
Pallekele, Colombo, Aug 8: After the convincing win over Australia, in the first T20 match, Sri Lanka is in full charge to face them second time to clean sweep the series.
On Saturday Aug 6, Sri Lankan captain Tilakaratne Dilshan's 104 in 57 balls with 12 boundaries and five sixes not only entertained the home crowd but steered the team into convincing victory.
Can Dilshan repeat the magic here at Pallekele on Monday?
Well, if this Lankan Lion roars, then Australians needs to do perform above their ability to level the series. It is blamed that lack of enough match practice has put Australia in back foot. But Kangaroos are known for bouncing back from their initial setback. This time, the team captain is new, and scenario is changed. Cameron White not only has to pull the team from down, but also needs to lead from the front.
He has some of the inexperienced players in the side, they need to settle down. But senior players like Brett Lee, M Johnson, David Hussey must charge here on Monday to equal the series.
On the other hand, Dilshan shined on the first match, other players did not get much opportunity to exhibit their talents. So on Monday surely it should be a team effort, if Sri Lanka needs to win the series.
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