|||෴⚾ South Africa tour of Sri Lanka 2018 ⚾෴||| [2 Tests/5 ODIs/1 T20I]

Idias

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    Afternoon all. First things first. The weather in Pallekele isn't looking too great at the moment and Roshan Abeysinghe has this to say on Twitter - "Pallekele all covered not just with the pitch covers but also with cloud cover!". So, as things stand, a prompt stands appears bleak and we might be in a for a delay. Anyway, coming to cricket. It has reached that stage of the series, where you wish there was a mercy rule. The Proteas have already ensured their trophy cabinet is loaded - securing the series and gaining an unassailable 3-0 lead with two matches still to go. Within a span of few days, Sri Lanka have realized why cricket is called a cruel game.


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    Idias

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    14:36 Local Time: Things have started to change rapidly at the venue. "The good news is, its sunny at Pallekele and the covers are coming off." - is the latest update by Roshan Abeysinghe on Twitter.


    :):)
     

    Idias

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    What about Mathews' captaincy? If you keep an eye on cricket world cup 2019 is near. First they should chose a regular captain, which is necessary for team combination and progress. What you say? -- Absolutely.


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    SLCRI

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    What about Mathews' captaincy? If you keep an eye on cricket world cup 2019 is near. First they should chose a regular captain, which is necessary for team combination and progress. What you say? -- Absolutely.


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    :lol::rofl:
     

    Idias

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    15:49 Local Time: Hearing that the toss will take place at 16:00 Local which is about 10 minutes from now. That provided, it doesn't rain again.


    :):)
     

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    It will still be a 4.30pm start. South Africa have won the toss, will bowl first. It's a 45-overs a side contest.
     

    Idias

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    Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Upul Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara

    1i Maru Karanne Anik Un Okkoma Ok :lol::lol:

    45-over contest
     

    Idias

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    "It looks like a great surface. There is a green tinge and moisture. Very, very firm. Nice and hard. An excellent surface to bat on. I don't think there will be enough swing or seam," reckons Kepler Wessels in his pitch report.


    Oya Batting Pitch Eketh Ape Wickets Yai Lassanata :lol::lol:
     

    Idias

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    Mathews: I was going to have a bowl as well because of the conditions. We have got one change. We are looking forward to win this game.
    :lol::lol::lol:

    Quinton de Kock: We are going to bowl first. We know this wicket gets better to bat on under lights, so we will bowl. Three changes for us. We are going to give newer guys a chance, hopefully they will do well for us. I am a little bit nervous (on his captaincy debut).


    Welawata un Toss Eka Dinne :P:P