ICC Champions Trophy form guide - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Form since July:

Won by 55 runs vs South Africa
Won by 5 wickets vs West Indies
Lost by 108 runs vs Pakistan
Lost by 46 runs vs India
Won by 139 runs vs India
Won by 97 runs vs New Zealand
Lost by 132 runs vs Pakistan
Lost by 146 runs vs Pakistan
Won by 6 wickets vs Pakistan
Won by 6 wickets vs Pakistan
Won by 36 runs vs Pakistan

Summary:

The Sri Lankans, as they often are, come into the tournament severely under-rated. And last night’s game against South Africa proved that.

Since the last Champions trophy, the side has won 25 and lost 31 of its international matches, but has the side to win the big ones. No scalp seems too big.

While that indicates that they could be the giant-killers of the tournament, it presents a nightmare for punters. Unless you’re getting value, it’s worth staying away.

Games over the past two months show that their batting line up is prone to collapse. If it doesn’t, they’ll likely post a big total and conquer with its bowling lineup, boasting two of the world’s best spinners and young quicks who have done plenty to bolster the fielding credentials.