New Delhi: The Legends tournaments is drawing to a close. India Legends has already booked a berth in final while Sri Lanka Legends and South Africa Legends will clash in the semi-final today. The Legends final is slated for March 21.
Here is a brief review of the players who have the potential to swing the match, either way.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Legends
Tillakaratne Dilshan (C), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga (WK), Chamara Silva, Farveez Maharoof, Dulanjana Wijesinghe, Russel Arnold, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dhammika Prasad, Thilan Thushara, Malinda Warnapura
Bench: Kaushalya Weeraratne, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Chamara Kapugedera, Ajantha Mendis
South Africa Legends
Andrew Puttick, Morne van Wyk (wk), Alviro Peterson, Jonty Rhodes (C), Zander de Bruyn, Loots Bosman, Roger Telemachus, Makhaya Ntini, Garnett Kruger
Bench: Nicky Boje, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Rudolph, Andrew Hall, Albie Morkel, Johan van der Wath, Paul Harris, Ryan McLaren, Justin Kemp, Lance Klusener, Nantie Hayward, Martin van Jaarsveld, Lloyd Norris Jones
Players to look out for
TM Dilshan– Sri Lanka Legends
TM Dilshan has been in jaw-dropping form in the ongoing tournament. The right-hander has notched 232 runs at an average of 58 in six matches. He has been a major reason behind Sri Lanka’s success. Adding to his phenomenal batting performance he has also picked up 12 wickets.
Andrew Puttick– South Africa Legends
Puttick has proved to be an efficient opener as he scored 185 runs at an average of 61.66 in four matches. His top score is unbeaten 82 which should tell the Lankans that they can’t afford to undermine him. Puttick will try to play another outstanding inning in the semis.
