South Africa v Sri Lanka, ICC Champions Trophy, Centurion, Live Cricket Streaming Links
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 118 viewsMatch Starts September 22, 1430 (1230 GMT) Please use comment section for cricket live links and exchange of thoughts. No spam please.
This is the first match in champions trophy and the hosts take upon Srilanka. South Africa are tournament favourites alongside with Australia (with their thumping win over Englishmen). I would not say India as favourite because they are not consistent enough and consider the warm up matches. May be they still depend on Tendulkar.
However, this match between SA and SL and this tournament overall might help to redefine the 50 overs format. It seems people have lost interst in it recently. Yes, I agree, it does have some dull periods where you just might to change channel to see some dance numbers or may be just get yourself a coffee break.
Favourite is SA by all means. They are no. 1 ODI side currently, which they deserved to be, keeping aside the argument of ICC awards nomination. SL can beat however any team on any day. They have that strength. Imagine Sangakarra, Jayasuriya and Jayawardena now with Dilshan for you batting line up and Mendis, Murali to bowl those wily spins. You might get tempted to put your money on them.
