5 reasons why Angelo Mathews should bat in the top order

#3 Batting in the top order suits the nature of pitches

Angelo Mathews should have more impact in Tests coming higher up the order

The Sri Lankan pitches are a classic example of sub-continent wickets. These surfaces support the batsmen in the beginning but with time they deteriorate and assist the bowlers, especially the spinners.

The best time to bat on these surfaces is on the first day or when the ball is semi-new because the old ball causes troubles for the batsmen as it turns viciously and is difficult to hit. And, by slotting himself in the lower order, Mathews fails to make use of the best batting conditions as, by the time he comes to bat, the surface on most occasions becomes bowler friendly.

Thus, to ensure that Sri Lanka makes complete use of the batting friendly conditions, it is necessary that Mathews is promoted up the order.