When beggars die there are no comets seen, heavens blazeforth themselves at the centuries of the master. Adverse situations call for adverse actions or as they say when going gets tough then tough gets going. Sachin's 44th ODI century against SRL was a stroke of genius. This is one of the best innings of Sachin. After a humiliating defeat last Sunday, it was only Sachin that would have redeemed India and he did it with sheer perfection. He did what he does best.
It was a sound batting display by Indian team although i still feel that we were slow in 8-10 overs between 35-45 period. Anyways it was brutal onslaught by stylish Yuvi that propelled us to 319.
Srilanka started fiercely and that reminded me of Anwar and Sohail's start in World Cup QF in 1996. I am greatly impressed by Dilshan, he is a next big find of Sri Lanka after Sangakkara. Harbhajan's ball to bold Dilshan was a real gem, his wicket of Mahela literally sealed the game for India. Although Kandamy tried hard but he too was silenced by Harbhajan. It was a great bowling show from the mercurial Harbhajan. Sangakkara did find a new way to get himself out and in the end 319 runs were too many for Srilankans. I have read so many times in news papers that "Sachin scores century, India wins". This was yet one of those days.
Thanks Sachin and Harbhajan for the superb display of the highest level of cricket.
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