Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd Test: Sri Lanka v Australia at Colombo (SSC), Sep 16-20, 2011
Sri Lanka's strong record at the SSC should not be under-estimated, regardless of their recent form, and there will be extra incentive for the hosts to lift this time around. Kumar Sangakkara, not only one of the finest batsmen in the world but also one of cricket's greatest ambassadors, is playing his 100th Test. Four Sri Lankans have reached that mark before Sangakkara and Sri Lanka won every one of those milestone matches. The hosts will regain Rangana Herath, but most importantly they need some big runs from their top order.
Ponting will be back in Australia's side at No.3, having missed the Pallekele Test for the birth of his child. Usman Khawaja has been confirmed as the unlucky batsman who will make way for Ponting. Khawaja had good form behind him, having made a century in the tour match, but Shaun Marsh's debut hundred made him an irresistible prospect. There will also be a change in the attack, with Ryan Harris left out due to his hamstring problem, and Peter Siddle included.
Timing: 10:00 local | 04:30 GMT
Live Match Link:
Sri Lanka's strong record at the SSC should not be under-estimated, regardless of their recent form, and there will be extra incentive for the hosts to lift this time around. Kumar Sangakkara, not only one of the finest batsmen in the world but also one of cricket's greatest ambassadors, is playing his 100th Test. Four Sri Lankans have reached that mark before Sangakkara and Sri Lanka won every one of those milestone matches. The hosts will regain Rangana Herath, but most importantly they need some big runs from their top order.
Ponting will be back in Australia's side at No.3, having missed the Pallekele Test for the birth of his child. Usman Khawaja has been confirmed as the unlucky batsman who will make way for Ponting. Khawaja had good form behind him, having made a century in the tour match, but Shaun Marsh's debut hundred made him an irresistible prospect. There will also be a change in the attack, with Ryan Harris left out due to his hamstring problem, and Peter Siddle included.
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Teams: Srilanka vs Australia
Venue: Colombo
Date: Sep 16 - 2011
Timing: 10:00 local | 04:30 GMT
Live Match Link:
Sri Lanka squad | |
TM Dilshan( Captain ), RMS Eranga, HMRKB Herath, DPMD Jayawardene, HAPW Jayawardene( WKT Keeper ), S Randiv, RAS Lakmal, AD Mathews, BAW Mendis, NT Paranavitana, KTGD Prasad, S Prasanna, TT Samaraweera, KC Sangakkara, HDRL Thirimanne, UWMBCA Welegedara | |
Australia squad | |
MJ Clarke( Captain ), SR Watson, MA Beer, TA Copeland, BJ Haddin( WKT Keeper ), RJ Harris, PJ Hughes, MEK Hussey, MG Johnson, UT Khawaja, NM Lyon, SE Marsh, JL Pattinson, RT Ponting, PM Siddle, DA Warner | |
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