2007-03-21 20:18:59 · 11 answers · asked by Sweets 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
Its tough to say. Cause all the Sri Lankan batsmen are in superb form now as they proved it in the matches against Barmuda and Bangladesh (BD's same bowling attack crushed India in 191). Besides there is a rule in the Super eight section in WC that you'll get some points if the opponent from your group qualify for 2nd round after being defeated to you. Sometimes these points could be highly important. If Sri Lanka lose to India, they'll not be able to get these points. But if they defeat India then Bangladesh will qualify for super eight with Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka will get the points in super eight because they defeated Bangladesh before.
From this point of view, Sri Lanka wont take this match lightly. Besides this is a match of life and death for India. So I think, its going to be the most exciting match in this world cup till now.
Now, the question is, who will win? Well, In Sri Lanka's bowling attack they've got three amazing bowlers: Murali, Vaas and Malinga. I don't think India's batting lineup is that much stable in front of a world class bowling attack. Moreover, their bowling side is very poor (except Kumble) which will have to face "the Hurricane" Jayasuriya.
SO Sri Lanka is my favourite.
2007-03-21 20:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by seagull 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, It can, but will it ? I have my doubts. Indian team is not a consistent one. Sometimes it clicks, sometimes it does not. So you can never say. Even in 2003, It bounced back from almost a point of no return and reached the semi finals. But what happened there, we all know. They were butchered by the Aussies. So all one can do is cross your fingers and hope that they play well and win. At the end of it, just relax and enjoy the game. After all, it is just a game. The better side on that day will win. Please dont go out and ransack the player's homes.
2007-03-21 20:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Satyam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will be a great match.
I think, if Dravid won the toss he will elect to bowl. But, Jayavardhane will elect to bat.
Both captains with same minds; hence SL will bat first and then Ind
SL will score upto 280 runs and Dravid's batsman will surpass the total easily, losing only 3 to 4 wickets.
As a result IND will win and will be selected for super 8.
2007-03-21 20:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by Digambar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a real tight game. Sri Lanka is looking pretty good right now.
2007-03-21 20:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by cranura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't, they must seriously consider settling in the West Indies. The fans at home would kill them. It's a must win situation unless they want to risk getting murdered.
ps: I'm not one of those lunatics
2007-03-21 20:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by Raider 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, definately,
India must win this match for exsistance in world cup
2007-03-21 20:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by mak 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,of course.
2007-03-22 08:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Santu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it lost against SL the will not qualify in super8 if they won against SL they will qualify in the super8
2007-03-21 20:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by Wax Phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fully agree with the realistic answer of our friend "segull"
2007-03-21 21:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by Dilantha2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-21 20:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by Raymond B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋