Lankans set for the kill as series shifts to Pallekele

• Published date: 01 March 2020
• Publication title: Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka snatched a nail-biter in the opening game at SSC before a dominant performance on Wednesday ensured them an unassailable 2-0 lead, severely denting the confidence of the tourists.

At SSC, Sri Lanka rode on the back of Wanindu Hasaranga's magic to record a narrow one-wicket win but outclassed the opposition in all departments in Hambantota, winning the game by a massive 161 runs on the back of an excellent allround effort.

Given how the hosts went about their business so far, the visitors can hardly expect any respite in Pallekele - the venue for the remainder of the series which includes two T20 internationals - as Dimuth Karunaratne's men have focused on winning the series 3-0, something that will boost their international cricket rankings.

'Our focus is on winning the series 3-0 for which I think we have a very good chance,' said chief...