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.

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!