Worthing’s Mason Crane took 1-35 as England u19s lost to Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This will be the first time the two sides face each other in the shortest format since the final of the 2014 World Twenty20, which Sri Lanka won in April, 2014.
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On the other hand, Sri Lanka have also been in prime form and made it to the semis after defeating a strong England team by six wickets.
This is only the third time Sri Lanka has reached the semi-final of this tournament since its inception in 1988.
England piled up big totals in their three group games but lost early wickets in Sunday’s encounter as they were bowled out for 184 in the 50th over – Callum Taylor top scoring with 42 from 57 deliveries.
Among bowlers, India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will start in second place, 81 points behind number one ranked Sunil Narine of the West Indies.
The first and opening Twenty20 global (T20I) of the three-match series between host India and Sri Lanka will be played Tuesday at Maharashtra Cricket Association Ground in Pune.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Shammu Ashan, Kaveen Bandara, Jehan Daniel, Vishad Randika (wicketkeeper), Wanidu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Charana Nanayakkara, Thilan Nimesh, Salindu Ushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Damitha Silva.
“We had not batted well against Pakistan, so it was important to settle down and build big scores, which is what Avishka was able to do today”.
Rohit Sharma remains in the side after knocking 143 runs over the three T20 games in Australia. Find us on Facebook too!
“We know India players are good facing spin, but spin is our strength and we will stick to that”, he said. England skipper Brad Taylor said that he was disappointed to lose and that his team had gone through an off-day.
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In the Plate Championship play-off in Cox’s Bazar, Ireland defeated Canada by six wickets to ensure it does not finish amongst the bottom two in the 16-nation tournament. Gary McClintock remained unbeaten on 31.
