The last time Sri Lanka played Kenya in a World Cup encounter was in 2003.The Lankans refused to forfeit the game and played under concerns over security in Nairobi. The home side shocked Sri Lanka by 43 runs. This time around though, the Kenya squad is not so strong and it looks almost impossible for the Africans to defeat Lanka on their home turf. If you are optimistic and still fancy a huge upset, Bet are offering a staggering 18/1 on a Kenya victory. Read our betting preview and place a bet or two with our preferred bookmakers.Sri Lanka results – last few games – most recent games on top
v. Pakistan (Lost by 11 runs) C Silva 57, Herath 2-46
v. Canada (Won by 210 runs) Jayawardena 100, Kulasekara 3-16
v. West Indies (Won by 4 wickets) Sangakkara 71*, Malinga 3-33
v. Netherlands (Won by 156 runs) Dilshan 78, Fernando 4-43
A weak display by the Sri Lankan top order cost them the game against Pakistan. Sri Lanka could make a couple of personnel changes for this tie. Chamara Silva’s fifty has more or less cemented his place ahead of Kapugedera. Lasitha Malinga is fully fit though, and could replace either Kulasekara or Thisara Perera in the eleven. Rangana Herath will play ahead of Ajantha Mendis as the second spinner. Upul Tharanga’s form in the opening slot is a cause for concern.
Kenya results – last few games – most recent games on topv. Pakistan (Lost by 205 runs) Obuya 47, Odoyo 3-48
v. New Zealand(Lost by 10 wickets) Patel 16, Odhiambo 0-5
v. Netherlands (Lost by 2 wickets) SR Waters 126*, Tikolo 4-39
v. Ireland (Won by 3 wickets) Ouma 56, Odhiambo 4-28
Kenya find themselves rooted to the bottom of Group B after a couple of disastrous performances. Cricket Kenya’s chief Samir Inamdar has cited differences in opinion between coach Eldine Baptiste and some senior players as the reason for their debacle. Although Kenya stand no realistic chance against Sri Lanka, they would do well to put up a better fight than they have in their last two games. Seren Waters, Collins Obuya, Steve Tikolo, Tanmay Mishra and Thomas Odoyo will have to take control of their batting which has failed miserably in the last two games.
The Teams (From):
Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara (captain and wicketkeeper), Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath.
Kenya: Jimmy Kamande (captain), Tanmay Mishra, James Ngoche, Shem Ngoche, Alex Obanda, Collins Obuya, David Obuya (wicketkeeper), Nehemiah Odhiambo, Thomas Odoyo, Peter Ongondo, Elijah Otieno, Maurice Ouma, Rakep Patel, Steve Tikolo and Seren.
Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara (captain and wicketkeeper), Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath.
Kenya: Jimmy Kamande (captain), Tanmay Mishra, James Ngoche, Shem Ngoche, Alex Obanda, Collins Obuya, David Obuya (wicketkeeper), Nehemiah Odhiambo, Thomas Odoyo, Peter Ongondo, Elijah Otieno, Maurice Ouma, Rakep Patel, Steve Tikolo and Seren.
ODIs
Sri Lanka have won four and lost one out of five contested against Kenya in ODIs between 1996 and 2003.
ICC Cricket World Cup
At the ICC Cricket World Cup, the two teams met three times - Sri Lanka won two ( Kandy - March 6, 1996 and Southampton - May 30, 1999 and Kenya once (February 24, 2003).
Overall World Cup
Kenya have won six games - one each against Sri Lanka , Bangladesh , West Indies and Zimbabwe apart from both their games against Canada . As against their six wins, Kenya have lost 18 out of 25 played (NR 1) - winning % 25.00.
Sri Lanka have won 26 and lost 31 out of 59 played - winning % 45.68 - Tied 1 NR 1.
Sri Lanka have won four and lost one out of five contested against Kenya in ODIs between 1996 and 2003.
ICC Cricket World Cup
At the ICC Cricket World Cup, the two teams met three times - Sri Lanka won two ( Kandy - March 6, 1996 and Southampton - May 30, 1999 and Kenya once (February 24, 2003).
Overall World Cup
Kenya have won six games - one each against Sri Lanka , Bangladesh , West Indies and Zimbabwe apart from both their games against Canada . As against their six wins, Kenya have lost 18 out of 25 played (NR 1) - winning % 25.00.
Sri Lanka have won 26 and lost 31 out of 59 played - winning % 45.68 - Tied 1 NR 1.
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