A fascinating first quarter of the innings sees the game well poised with Sri Lanka reaching 39-1 from 12 overs.
Cricket World Cup Final 2011, India Vs. Sri Lanka: India Start Brightly, But Final Well Poised
India undoubtedly started the brighter of the two sides with Zaheer Khan opening up with a superb spell of bowling that saw three sucessive maidens. The Sri Lankan openers could not get off to their usual fast start, with India’s energy in the field also restricting runs. India (and Zaheer) got their reward when Thuranga edged to Sehwag in the slips.
The pitch appeared to favour the bowling side during the opening overs but with Dilshan and Sangakkara content to be circumspect at the crease, they may well be biding their time but moving up the gears and there is no doubt that this partnership will be a crucial one in shaping the Sri Lankan innings.
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