Pakistan, Sri Lanka eye superior run rates

Pakistan and Sri Lanka start their campaigns on Tuesday knowing victories against Kenya and Zimbabwe are not their sole objectives.

Published on: Sep 14, 2004, 11:30:00 IST

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka start their Champions Trophy campaigns on Tuesday knowing victories against Kenya and Zimbabwe are not their sole objectives.

Australia's eagerness to surpass New Zealand's net run rate in the nine wicket thrashing of the United States on Monday has highlighted the need to top group tables in case the weather severely disrupts the tournament.

With only one team qualifying for the semi-finals from each group, Pakistan will be looking to better the run rate Group C rivals India recorded in their 98-run win over Kenya when they face the Africans at Edgbaston.

The final group clash with India is already occupying Pakistani players' minds but they must first concentrate on the Kenya game.

The World Cup semi-finalists possess some useful cricketers despite their lack of international action in the last 18 months with Thomas Odoyo proving useful with the ball against India taking two for 43 off his 10 overs.

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