The Sri Lankan team for the Asia cup series 2004 also has key batsmen in form namely  Sangakarra and Atapattu , apart from of course Jayasurya.

      Jayasurya and Murali will be determined to create a lasting impression in the Asia cup 2004 cricket series- Jayasurya- due to his failures in the Australian tour- and Murali,because of the inherent controversies over his bowling action.

      The other factor why the Sri Lankan team for the Asia cup 2004 cricket series are the favorites is their recent form and more importantly,their match practice against the top world cricket side  in Australia.And of course,the fact that the Sri Lankan team are going to play the Asia cup 2004 cricket series at home,will work in their favor.