In their semifinal game against the West Indies, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first for two reasons. One the West Indies are not good chasers if the score is beyond 150, due to their poor running between the wickets; and two if the forecast for bad weather came true, then usually the team, which batted first would hold the advantage, because major scoring in a chase is done in the death overs. In any case the Emerald Island cricketers have played better than any other team in the tournament. They have dependable and experienced batsmen, fine bowling combination, and they are not afraid to throw themselves in the field.