Thursday 8 June 2017

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 - 8th Match

08 Jun 2017

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 - 8th Match
(Group B: India vs Sri Lanka at London)

Mendis, Gunathilaka anchor highest Champions Trophy chase to keep SL alive

India vs Sri Lanka
321/6 (50) 322/3 (48.4)
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
Photo © BCCI

They may be coming off an awful run of form, two of their players might have been ruled out, and their No. 4 may damage his hamstring during a crucial innings, but still, if the wind and the light and the time of day are just right, Sri Lanka can still summon up a little of their old big-tournament magic. They can rally, they can surge, they can surprise.

That India's batting went more or less perfectly to plan made Sri Lanka's ice-cold pursuit even sweeter. They were, after all, chasing a commanding 321 for 6, on an Oval surface that had turned up a little green on match day.

Mendis, Gunathilaka anchor highest Champions Trophy chase to keep SL alive (espncricinfo): Read More >>
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