Australia Vs Srilanka Live Streaming - 3rd Final of CB Series

Australia Vs Srilanka Live Streaming

Match Update - Australia beats Srilanka to win the CB Series 2012


Australia Vs Srilanka 3rd final of the CB Series is to be played today at Adelaide Oval. This long series couldn't have been more interesting than this. Australia and Srilanka have won one match each and now they face each other for the decider. Something that would decide the best of the three that competed to clinch the CB Series 2012.


The way Srilanka has performed in this series, they are just one win away after which they can self proclaim themselves as the best ODI team in the cricket world. They have played upto the mark so far and they deserve to be called best ODI team in the world. Dilshan who was under a scanner for his  "not so good" form has emerged as the key player for the Lankan team since last few matches. His tons have served the winning cause for Srilanka and we all know his tons come in a very quick time.


With other batting greats like Jayawardene and Sangakkara in the team and someone in good form like Chandimal; Srilanka hardly has to worry about the batting department. The bowling has been good in patches especially if we talk about the spearhead Lasith Malinga. When he clicks, he takes his team home with a victory and we all know that. His yorkers are one of the best in the business and once they get going, we see batsmen returning to the pavilion in no time.


Australia have their own set of problems. The biggest issue for them is the inconsistency. They need to keep the winning run consistent. A win in the first final shouldn't have been followed by such a disappointing performance in the 2nd final. Warner has regained form with two tons on the trot. Michael Clarke scored a quick century in last match. He may not play in 3rd finals as he doesn't seem to be fit enough to feature in this big match. So Watson may take over as the captain of Australia. 


The pitch here at Adelaide is still the same and we can't expect anything more than good amount of runs for the batsmen and a little bit of help for the spinners. Let us hope for a gruelling match here where both the teams are striving hard to clinch this one and lift the CB Series 2012 trophy.

Australia Vs Srilanka Live Streaming - 2nd Final of CB Series

Australia Vs Srilanka Live Streaming

Match Update: Srilanka beats Australia to level the finals 1-1


Australia is on the verge of another series win under the captaincy of Michael Clarke as they take on Srilanka in the 2nd final here at Adelaide Oval. Australia clinched a narrow hard fought win against Srilanka two days ago. It was merely a 15 runs win where the match could have swinged either ways but finally Australia emerged as the winner; thanks to a brilliant ton from David Warner.


Australia would be wary of their bowling attack which looked pretty consistent till the last match but they leaked away runs heavily in death overs and turned a comfortable win into a hard fought one. Pattinson and Hilfenhaus gave away more than 90 runs in nine overs, which compelled Clarke to hand over the bowling to David Hussey. Although David Hussey couldn't score runs but he managed to claim 4 Lankan wickets.


Doubts are served on Warner's availability for this match due to an injury. If he doesn't play, Peter Forrest may get an opportunity. Shane Watson may then have to open the innings. McKay may repleace Hilfenhaus.


Srilankan bolwer Malinga stands tall with most number of wickets in CB Series but he is also the bowler with highest economy rate. He needs to control runs flowing from his own bowling. Angelo Matthews plays a nice all rounder role in the team and if he can recover from his injury, he could be a good addition to the team.


Again a lot would be expected from the batting trio of Dilshan, Sangakkara and Jayawardene. Chandimal who has been a lot consistent needs to click in the 2nd final to give Srilanka a stronger base in posting a big total. Weather looks clear and pitch seems to be batting friendly with more support to the spinners.

CB Series 1st Final Live Streaming - Australia Vs Srilanka

CB Series 1st Final Live Streaming

After a long month of CB Series finally we have reached the finals. The format of this tri series allows three finals where the team which wins 2 out of 3 finals would lift the cup! Srilanka will take on Australia in the first final at Brisbane and provide us a cricketing treat on Sunday. India has headed home with a disappointing tour ends with an elimination from the tri series. India would get few more days to prepare for the Asia cup which begins after the conclusion of CB series.


Sri Lanka begin this series badly with two losses but the put their feet on the accelerator on the right time. They defeated Australia thrice and managed to beat India once and accumulate enough points to make it to the finals. Srilanka has come out with flying colours under the captaincy of Mahela Jayawardene and now the whole team looks in form. The only worrying factor so far was Sangakkara but he has batted well in last two matches. 


Lasith Malinga is the leading wicket taker so far and if we minus is performance against India at Hobart; he has been too good. Chandimal has been very impressive in the middle order and Srilanka has lately received good starts from Dilshan. 


Consistency is still a problem for Australia. They managed to beat India more than Srilanka and so far they haven't proved to be a dominant unit. Clarke has been unfit and Watson so far hasn't clicked too well. Forrest, Christian and Hussey brothers have played their roles upto the mark. Bowling department looks rusty at times and lacks consistency.


Pitch here at Gabba has so far provided us high scoring matches in CB series. So good news for the viewers as we can expect CB series 1st final to be a high scoring match. At the same time the bowlers would get a good bounce on this track. Australia will come hard at Srilanka whereas Srilanka has to just to continue playing well just like they have done so far against Australia in this tri series.

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming - CB Series Match 12

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming 1st Final


Things aren't as complicated now as it were when India played Srilanka in the last match at Hobart. Australia plays Srilanka here at Melbourne with a pretty simple equation. Australia is already into the finals. India has pulled a rabbit out of their hat to still stay alive in the series by scoring 321 in their last match against Srilanka in less than 37 overs! And if Srilanka wins against Australia here at Melbourne they will play Australia in 'best of three' finals. And if they lose, India plays Australia in the finals.


India can now relax or shop or spend their time doing something off the cricket as their fate of reaching the finals now rests on the result of this match. Australia is led by Shane Watson who looked impressive in last match against India. Selectors may opt to rest Clarke for one more match before playing the finals. James Pattinson is recalled in to the squad. Even McKay and Christian would try to make the most out of this match to prove their worth for the finals.


Srilanka looked a comfortable team in second half of this CB Series before they were thumped by India at Hobart. Virat Kohli played the innings of his life where India faced a dauting 321 runs target and to win a bonus point this target had to be achieved within 40 overs! Malinga who is one of the most feared fast bowlers in the world, gave away 96 runs and he may never forget the 24 runs over when Kohli smashed his balls all over the park.


Srilanka did hard to reach World Cup finals but lost to India. Since then they have played well in patches. They need to be consistent with their wins. Sangakarra regained his form at Hobart with a ton and Dilshan was a delight to watch as he scored 150 plus. These two batsmen shared a huge partnership in a lost cause. They need to continue from where they left their innings at Hobart.


Seems to be a clean day of match and no chances of rain interruption. Bowlers would enjoy the bounce on this MCG track which may put batsmen in uncomfortable situation. Overall proves to be a match worth watch, especially for Indian cricket fans!

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming - CB Series Match 9

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming - 1st Final


Australia plays its first ODI in post Ponting era as he is axed from the ODI squad and Ponting thinks its an end to his ODI career. On the other hand Sri Lanka is on a rise after two good wins. The tri series is slowly moving towards the final stages so this would be a good match to decide which of these two are more firm to reach finals.


Shane Watson makes a come back as vice captain of Australia. He can come handy with his quick bowling and batting. Australia would more or less follow the same combination in the team which helped them win a game against India.


Srilanka has flourished with good cricketing display from players like Angelo Matthews, Farveez Maharoof, Lahiru Thirimanne and many more to name. Last two matches for Srilanka have been exceptionally well and the only thing they need to concentrate on is the winning consistency. A bad loss can turn tables on a particular team in this CB Series format.


Clarke's prime focus would be to keep the team united after omission of Ricky Ponting. If Watson will be played probably someone like Christian will have to make way for him. Srilanka may not look to make any major changes in their winning combination so far.


Pitch here at Hobart will primarily support the fast bowlers and provide a true bounce which will also help the batsmen to time the ball well. Srilanka have played Australia once in Hobart and registered a win (in 1999).

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming - CB Series Match 6

Australia vs Srilanka Live Streaming

After another nail biting thriller at Adelaide Oval now we move on to SCG for another face off from this tri series. This time it is Australia vs Sri Lanka. India is currently on the top of points table with 10 points which includes two wins, a loss and a tie. Sri Lanka is still winless and at 2 points with one tie. Australia is at 9 points with two wins and a bonus point.


Sri Lanka badly needs a win here to keep their hopes alive in this tri series. A loss here would make their stay toughest in this CB Series. The good thing about this match is the venue. SCG has been so far the best ground for Srilanka. They have managed victories in 5 out of 7 matches they played here in last few years. This also includes three victories against Australia.


Apart from the statistics, Srilanka also needs some better performance from Sangakkara, Dilshan and Jayawardene. They are going through a rough form and they need to stay on the pitch for long time, get used to the conditions and score big.


Australia would not enjoy the services of Michael Clarke for this match as he is suffering from hamstring injury. David Warner who is the vice captain is not considered for captaincy. Instead Ricky Ponting is handed over this role for this match. Hopefully Clarke recovers soon and returns in the next match which is against India at Brisbane on 19th February.


SCG heavily supports batsmen and hence we can expect a high scoring game here. With likes of Dilshan and Warner playing in we can expect some big hits as well. Eyes would be set on Kumar Sangakkara is he is just 11 runs short of 10,000 runs in ODI cricket. He has got good starts in all the innings in CB Series. We might expect a big day for him where he looks ahead to hit a ton!

Australia vs Sri Lanka Live - CB Series Match 3

Aus vs SL Live


Match Update - Australia beats Srilanka


The host Australia take on Sri Lanka in the 3rd match of CB Series. So far Australia is on the top of the points table with a win over India, whereas India is on 2nd position with a win over Srilanka. So Srilanka would be the most eager team here to register a win and match shoulders with the other two teams.


Srilankan team has seen major changes including change in captaincy, coach and administration. So a win is a must to create a kind of self belief in this reformed team. Malinga provides a lot of comfort to a captain, provided he gets the desired fielding arrangement. Jayawardene looked a bit haphazard in fielding arrangements in match against India at Perth.


Still the Perth wickets stays bouncy and helpful for the bowlers. Team winning the toss may be enticed to bowl first to extract the early help offered by pitch to the quickies. Spinners will certainly get help in the later stages of the game. We can expect similar pitch behaviour that we saw in India vs Srilanka match.


Jayawardene agreed to the fact that Australia has a very good batting lineup and they need a very firm plan to be the better team in this match. Srilanka has some fond memories of ODI cricket in Australia because last time when they visited here, they clinched the bilateral ODI series. Jayawardene knows that they need to go after the Australian bowling attack to put pressure from the word go.


A lot relies on the shoulders of Jayawardene, Dilshan and Sangakarra as far as the batting department is concerned. We can expect a close one between these two teams as we know the fighting spirit of Srilankans and "not to let go anything" kind of spirit of the home team.