One player from each team India needs to watch out for during 2019 Cricket World Cup

#4 Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka)

Angelo Mathews

The experienced Lankan all-rounder is a vital part of the team. Mathews missed out on the three ODIs and solitary T20I Sri Lanka played against New Zealand recently. He had been ruled out due to a grade two strain in his hamstring.

However, the veteran all-rounder was Sri Lanka's best batsman in the two Tests against the Kiwis as he amassed 258 runs. The Colombo-born player is expected to be fit again ahead of their tour of South Africa.

Mathews is in the twilight of his career and would want to end it with a bang. A big stage such as the World Cup is precisely what he requires to prove his mettle to the World. The batting allrounder has made 5380 runs in the 203 ODIs he has played for the national team at a commendable average of 42.36.

He is also an effective Right-arm fast-medium bowler and has 114 ODI wickets to his name. Statistics reveal that Mathews loves to play against India. In the 39 matches against the Men in Blue, the Lankan allrounder scored 1280 at an average of 51.20 and strike rate of 84.66.