ICC World CUP 2019: IND vs SL; These three player battles sure to up the ante

Although the India vs Sri Lanka game means nothing to the ICC World Cup points table, the fans will be excited for this contest as both sides have plenty of star power.

Both sides have faced off each other on several occasions in the past and hence players from Sri Lanka and India enjoy some history.

Owing to the past encounters these three player battles are sure to brighten up the contest.

#3. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Angelo Mathews:

The Sri Lankan stalwart versus India’s booming spinner. Chahal’s leg spin has troubled batsmen all around the world and his performance against Mathews has been solid.

Can Mathews take on Chahal and finally have the last laugh?

Chahal vs Mathews: Face to face

Balls bowled: 87

Runs scored: 65

Batting strike-rate: 74.71

Dismissals: 1

#2. Jasprit Bumrah vs Kusal Mendis:

The Indian bowler has been a force to recoken with in this World Cup. He has kept things extremely tight and hasn’t allowed the batsmen to free their arms.

And this is what makes his contest against Kusal Mendia exciting. The Sri-Lankan batsman has an aggressive intent and he loves scoring freely. However he has fared poorly against Bumrah in the past.

Can Mendis turn the tables on Saturday and end the World Cup with a bang?

Bumrah vs Mendis: Face to face

Balls bowled: 46

Runs scored: 15

Batting strike-rate: 32.60

Dismissals: 1

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#1. Dhoni vs Thisara Perera:

Dhoni has done extremely well against Sri Lanka and infact some of his best innings have come against this team. But one bowler he has struggled against is Thisara Perera.

The Indian wicket-keeper is already under the radar in this tournament over his scoring rate so he might go all bonkers against Sri Lanka. But for that to happen he will have to negate Perera’s challenge.

Perera vs Dhoni: Face to face

Balls bowled: 27

Runs scored: 36

Batting strike-rate: 133.3

Dismissals: 3