Inclement weather has been a hurdle behind the unfolding of a
fascinating contest. Australia were set a target of 268 runs to take a 1-0 lead
in the series. But the Aussie batsmen were dumbfounded against the Sri Lankan
spinners. Rangana Herath and Sandakan were utilizing the pitch, which was
favouring the spinners, well and made the ball to talk. Had Adam Voges’ lbw
decision not withheld by the third umpire, I guess, an ugly collapse was just
around the corner.
Sandakan tested Steve Smith and Adam Voges and beat the bat several times, while Herath was tricky and both were well aided by Perera. Survival at the crease was a more important factor rather than scoring runs. Had the game commenced after tea, it would have been a testing session for the Aussies, but sadly, rain and bad light spoiled yet another day of intriguing battle.
Thank You
Sandakan tested Steve Smith and Adam Voges and beat the bat several times, while Herath was tricky and both were well aided by Perera. Survival at the crease was a more important factor rather than scoring runs. Had the game commenced after tea, it would have been a testing session for the Aussies, but sadly, rain and bad light spoiled yet another day of intriguing battle.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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