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ICC World Cup 2019: Aus VS SL warm up match: Top batsman from each team to watch out for
Let’s have a look at these crucial batsmen from both the teams who are expected to contribute majorly in their team’s victories as well as their defeats.
The Lankans will take on the Aussies today in a warm up game at The Rose Bowl stadium, Southampton. In a tournament that is highly considered to be under the dominance of batsmen, it is essential for both the teams to test their batting strength before the official league matches. Let’s have a look at these crucial batsmen from both the teams who are expected to contribute majorly in their team’s victories as well as their defeats.
David Warner (Australia) - If we look briefly at the team scores for the last few matches, it was Steve Smith who dominated their batting unit by a magnificent century against England. However, one cannot overlook David Warner's top form, especially after his comeback in the team. In his 12 IPL 2019 matches, he scored 692 runs with and won the orange cap as well. In his previous Warm up match against the hosts, Warner managed to score a decent 43 runs of 55 balls. He’ll play a vast and crucial role in the Australian team to set up high totals in the tournament.
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) - This 31-year-old all rounder was one amongst the two batsmen to score more than a fifty in the warm up match against South Africa. In just 66 balls, he put up 64 runs on board with a strike rate of 96.96. Though the Sri Lankan team is yet to create an impact in International cricket over the last few years, it will be crucial for Mathews to step up for the team and show case his tremendous batting on field.
