Champions Trophy 2017: India vs Sri Lanka - 5 Tarot Card Predictions

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15:  M.S. Dohni of India plays a shot during game two of the Victoria Bitter One Day International Series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 15, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Dhoni is expected to lead India’s charge against Sri Lanka today

Prediction #4: Angelo Mathews leads from the front

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29:  Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka bats during the 4th ODI Royal London One Day International match between England and Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval on June 29, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Angelo Mathews will be the star performer for Sri Lanka.

The skipper of the Sri Lankan team is returning to the side post an injury lay-off and is expected to lead from the front. With the World Card involved, Mathews will be the only bright spot in an otherwise dull performance from Sri Lanka today.

Although he will be circumspect of bowling himself in the innings due to an injury, his batting prowess will help the team put up a good fight against the formidable Indian line-up. He will be well supported by Asela Gunaratne in the middle-order of the Lankan batting unit. The Fool Card for Gunaratne indicates that the youngster will be innovative in his approach to the innings and the risks he takes owing to an unorthodox style of play will yield him good results in this encounter.him good results in this encounter.

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