Colombo: The countdown of the big battle between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has won with critics and experts debating who the winner will be. Right now it is too early to jump to any conclusion. But all eyes are on the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday where the two teams are set to clash.
The highly-talented Pakistani team will be striving to keep their unblemished WC record against SL intact.
Till now the Pakistanis have won all their six World Cup matches against Sri Lanka. This time too they have a good chance of making it seven in a row. According to cricket experts, the tempo is with them after they crushed Kenya by 205 runs in Hambantota Wednesday.
Pakistanis played like a cohesive team and whenever they do so they are a difficult team to beat. All said, the fact can’t be ignored that Sri Lanka too is a good team with highly talented batters and bowlers. However, the Pakistan coach is confident that his team will sail through on the Saturday match.
Waqar Younis has already fired the first salvo by declaring: “It's an important game for both the teams.” Also, the former Pakistan Test pacer said: “Sri Lanka no doubt are a very strong team especially on home soil.
They are better suited to the conditions and the weather here. But the way we have played gives us confidence. The momentum is with us. We just have to make sure that we don't repeat our mistakes. We can't afford to lose early wickets.”
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara knows that Pakistan is a dangerous team and he is ready to face the threat.
The highly-talented Pakistani team will be striving to keep their unblemished WC record against SL intact.
Till now the Pakistanis have won all their six World Cup matches against Sri Lanka. This time too they have a good chance of making it seven in a row. According to cricket experts, the tempo is with them after they crushed Kenya by 205 runs in Hambantota Wednesday.
Pakistanis played like a cohesive team and whenever they do so they are a difficult team to beat. All said, the fact can’t be ignored that Sri Lanka too is a good team with highly talented batters and bowlers. However, the Pakistan coach is confident that his team will sail through on the Saturday match.
Waqar Younis has already fired the first salvo by declaring: “It's an important game for both the teams.” Also, the former Pakistan Test pacer said: “Sri Lanka no doubt are a very strong team especially on home soil.
They are better suited to the conditions and the weather here. But the way we have played gives us confidence. The momentum is with us. We just have to make sure that we don't repeat our mistakes. We can't afford to lose early wickets.”
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara knows that Pakistan is a dangerous team and he is ready to face the threat.
