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Sri Lanka have multiple injury concerns ahead of their first clash in the Super 12 against a confident Ireland outfit at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Overview
Injury concerns to key players will be a big headache for Sri Lanka as they head into the Super 12 clash against Ireland on Sunday. Ace seamer Dushmantha Chameera and top-order batter Danushka Gunathilaka have been ruled out of the tournament, but that's not only it.
In-form opener Pathum Nissanka is also nursing an injury and is doubtful for this fixture with all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne stating that "he can rest, or maybe he will play", hinting that the coaching staff would take a call on the morning of the game.
Ashen Bandara is on standby to come into the side to bolster the batting, but there are more issues in the camp with pacer Pramod Madushan also sporting an injury.
Ireland, meanwhile, are on a high after smashing West Indies to sneak into the Super 12. The return to form for Paul Stirling is a big relief for Ireland as is the performance in the West Indies game by the spinners, Simi Singh and Gareth Delany.
A lot will still ride on how the bowlers can restrict Sri Lanka's key batters, Kusal Mendis and Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
Key Players
Kusal Mendis: The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter and opener is in good form, having made four half-centuries in T20Is in 2022. With key absentees in the bowling attack, Mendis will be key to Sri Lanka putting up a good enough total on board.
Josh Little: The Ireland left-arm quick is a genuine wicket-taker and an ace bowler in the Powerplay overs. Sri Lanka's batting strength lies at the top of the order and Little would be looking to strike early to put pressure on Dasun Shanaka and the rest of the middle order.
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Sri Lanka have multiple injury concerns ahead of their first clash in the Super 12 against a confident Ireland outfit at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Overview
Injury concerns to key players will be a big headache for Sri Lanka as they head into the Super 12 clash against Ireland on Sunday. Ace seamer Dushmantha Chameera and top-order batter Danushka Gunathilaka have been ruled out of the tournament, but that's not only it.
In-form opener Pathum Nissanka is also nursing an injury and is doubtful for this fixture with all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne stating that "he can rest, or maybe he will play", hinting that the coaching staff would take a call on the morning of the game.
Ashen Bandara is on standby to come into the side to bolster the batting, but there are more issues in the camp with pacer Pramod Madushan also sporting an injury.
Ireland, meanwhile, are on a high after smashing West Indies to sneak into the Super 12. The return to form for Paul Stirling is a big relief for Ireland as is the performance in the West Indies game by the spinners, Simi Singh and Gareth Delany.
A lot will still ride on how the bowlers can restrict Sri Lanka's key batters, Kusal Mendis and Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
Key Players
Kusal Mendis: The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter and opener is in good form, having made four half-centuries in T20Is in 2022. With key absentees in the bowling attack, Mendis will be key to Sri Lanka putting up a good enough total on board.
Josh Little: The Ireland left-arm quick is a genuine wicket-taker and an ace bowler in the Powerplay overs. Sri Lanka's batting strength lies at the top of the order and Little would be looking to strike early to put pressure on Dasun Shanaka and the rest of the middle order.
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