Sangakkara's men cannot afford to go into survival mode. They need their core to step up drive the team forward with an eye on the World Cup

A balanced selection for the second ODI allowed the team to bounce back from the defeat in Rajkot; their debutant bowlers impressed, as did the middle order

To win the ODIs, the tourists must build on the big pluses of the Twenty20 series, mainly their batting

If Sri Lanka aspire to be No.1, they need to be stronger in the mind and maintain high standards when the going gets tough

The defining aspect of Sri Lanka's performance in the series has been the defensive mindset of their lead spinners, both of whom seem to have a confidence problem

There was a noticeable lack of intent from the visitors, especially on the third evening and fourth morning