Sports Reporter :
Zimbabwe will meet Sri Lanka in the fourth match of the Tri-Nation ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city’s Mirpur today. The match starts at 12.00 Noon. GTV will telecast the match live from the arena.
Dependable batsman of Zimbabwe Craig Ervine said, ” Sri Lanka have to win two matches to play in the final. On the other hand, We need just a win to play in the final. So, we are now in a better position than Sri Lanka.”
Craig said, ” We take plan match by match. Every match is different. We shall implement our game plan tomorrow’s match which we planned in the last match against them.”
He said, ” Sri Lanka will be under pressure. If Sri Lanka lose tomorrow, Sri Lanka’s hope to play in final will went in vein. On the other hand, our hope to final will be remaining.”
He said, ” Sikandar Raza is our key player. He has adapted with this conditions. He is not only a good batsman but also a good fielder.”
Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera said, ” We have to win in next two matches. I told my teammates we shall not down our head. Anything can be happened in cricket. I think we shall return to the winning streak after beating our opponents.”
Teams:
Zimbabwe (from): Hamilton Masakadza, Solomon Mire, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Peter Moor, Malcolm Waller, Graeme Cremer (Captain), Ryan Murray (wicket-keeper), Tendai Chisoro, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Christopher Mpofu, Tendai Chatara and Kyle Jarvis.
Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews (Captain), Upul Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella, Danushka Gunathilake, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Thisara Perera, Lakshan Sandakan, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Pradeep, Shehan Madushanka and Dushmantha Chameera.
