Sri Lanka Triangular Series, 6th Match: India v New Zealand at Dambulla, Aug 25, 2010
Hours of play (local time): 14.30 start, First Session 14.30-18.00, Interval 18.00-18.45, Second Session 18.45-22.15
Weather update: There was a slight drizzle some time back. The covers were on the pitch. However, they have come off and it is sunny in Dambulla.
Pitch Report: Danny Morrison says that this is a brand new surface. There are some tinges of grass which are spread out evenly. The pitch is hard and that will assist the pace and the bounce. Russell Arnold says that partnerships are the key and also the batsmen should be patient.
India have won the toss and elected to bat
Dhoni: More often than not, we are in a position where we have to win. Munaf comes in place of Pragyan Ojha and Virat Kohli comes in place of Rohit Sharma.
Taylor: We would have also batted first on this wicket. We have to pick up quick wickets and put India under pressure. Jacob Oram’s injury flared up and so he has gone back home. Daryl Tuffey was not feeling well and so he sits out for the match. Andy McKay and Tim Southee come into the team.
Teams:
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, BJ Watling, Ross Taylor(c), Kane Williamson, Scott Styris, Grant Elliott, Gareth Hopkins(w), Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Andy McKay, Tim Southee
India (Playing XI): Dinesh Karthik, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel
