SL to field first

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Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the third final match of the CB Series at the Adelaide Oval today.

Both the teams are tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals. Australia will be playing without Michael Clarke and James Pattinson, both of them has been ruled out due to injuries.

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene (c), Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Chamara Kapugedera, Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath.

Australia: David Warner, Matthew Wade(wk), Shane Watson (c), Peter Forrest, Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Daniel Christian, Brett Lee, Xavier Doherty, Clint McKay, Nathan Lyon.

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Comments - 10

pgune Thursday, 08 March 2012 03:11 AM

I think they are bowling first.

sri lankan Thursday, 08 March 2012 03:25 AM

Hope srilanka win the match, defeat american in Jeneeva

willows Thursday, 08 March 2012 03:43 AM

Good luck boys

fazli Thursday, 08 March 2012 04:19 AM

I thought its a 'bat first' wicket. Captain you know better than anyone. Wish you success.

farhan Thursday, 08 March 2012 04:49 AM

Hope lions wl win

kondebendapucheena Thursday, 08 March 2012 05:18 AM

Cup is ours Early Greetings from South Africa

fazli Thursday, 08 March 2012 06:25 AM

Judging by the current state of the game MJ decision to
field first is absolutely justified. Captain Genius !

Senna Thursday, 08 March 2012 06:14 AM

Well said. We agree with you with greetings.

Farzan Thursday, 08 March 2012 06:29 AM

Best of luck guyz.

nesha Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:17 AM

come on lions..you can do it...

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