Is it do or die match for India at this stage? After losing with Pak I would say yes, today’s match is a critical one. Like India, SL wants to win this match to reach the final. Who will win? what could be the India’s approach for this match. Watch the image in Hotstar APP and scores can be seen from ESPN Cricinfo.
Playing 11, Predication
India’s Probable Playing 11
- KL Rahul
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Surya Kumar Yadav
- Harthick Pandya
- Dinesh karthick
- Axar Patel
- Bhubaneshwar Kumar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Avesh Khan
SL Probable Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Charith Asalanka
- Danushka Gunathilaka
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Asitha Fernando
- Dilshan Madushanka
Arshdeep needs second chance
An high pressure match can turn ones life up side down. In my opinion, Pak were already inching towards that victory. The missed catch was adding fuel to the fire. So for a common man who sees the game with a lot of emotions the figure of failure was Arshdeep. But that is not the fact. While the batting department could have done better at the last over. The bowling department could have stopped Nawaz from hitting those boundaries. Chahal’s out of form, Bhuvi’s 19th over conceded 19 runs all adds up.
Yes, he missed a catch, It hurts! But he took a beautiful LBW under pressure. Many did not even talk about it. It is very sad to see how a player image can be defamed in minutes. Power of Social Media. Let’s stand with him and give another chance to prove his game.
What should India do when they win the toss:
Straight away go for bowling! No two ways about it. If they lose the toss and ask to bat first, then score 180+ and put SL under pressure. T20 is always talent + luck game. It is happening in Dubai and conditions are better for the batsmen. To understand the ground dynamics, you can see this article.
SL biggest trump cards
Well, one should not forget the last match, how SL pulled the win from Bangladesh in a thrilling match. While both the team have equally good batting and in my opinion mediocre bowling sides. But don’t forget Hasharanga and Makesh Deekshana. Both the teams in my opinion are almost same. But India has a little edge over SL.
Who will win? The big question
Being an India, I want India to win the match. And I am looking forward for a decider with IND, PAK at the finals. It is like the story is not yet over brother. Yes, It is an emotional game and Indian player should focus on this game leaving the big picture out the mind and focus on the game, ball by ball.
All the Best Men in Blue!
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