Today the Group F matches will reach the half way stage. Our stand on Sri Lanka has been vindicated. They have moved closer to clinching the semi final berth by their victory over Pakistan. If the Pakistani bowling did not trouble the Sri Lankans, except for Younis khan and to some extent Misbah ul Haq, Pakistan could not attack Sri Lankan bowling. Bit it was the finger licking Muttaih Muralidharan who turned the tide for Sri Lankans and not the magic wand of Ajantha Mendis.

The chink in Sri Lankan batting tends to get exposed if both Jayawardhane and Sangakkara get out and one of them is unable to finish the game. Tilaka Ratne DIlshan is easily the back bone of the Sri Lankan team and he is in wonderful form. He is carrying on where he is left off with the Delhi Dare Devils.

The youngsters in the side have to rise to the occasion especially Mubarak Jehan to make a meaningful contribution in the end.

The advantage Sri Lanka have is that they can play themselves in and get ready for the battle ahead.

Time and opportunity is on their side before stepping on to the main stage.