SL vs AUS 1st ODI Prediction & Possible 11

After a 2-0 drubbing in the test series, the Sri Lankan team is set to take on the mighty Kangaroos for a short 2-match ODI series to ensure the Champions Trophy-bound players get some much-needed practice from the mega event.

SL vs AUS Head-To-Head

Total Matches Played: 104
Sri Lanka Won: 36
Australia Won: 64
No Result: 4
Tied: 0

SL vs AUS Live Score

SL vs AUS Match Details

Day & Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Timings: 10:00 AM (IST)

SL vs AUS Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch generally favors spinners. It has been a fortress for spinners, with the pitch offering sharp turns and variable bounce in the game's latter stages. Batting in the early stages tends to be easier, with relatively predictable bounce and fewer cracks. As the match progresses the pitch slows down & makes run scoring difficult. The Team that wins the toss will look to bat first on this pitch.

SL vs AUS Weather Report

The weather in Colombo will be pleasant for playing Cricket. The temperatures will hover around 33°C, and there is no chance of rain on the matchday.

SL vs AUS Win Prediction

The Australian Cricket team has a better chance of winning this match as they have a great ODI record against Sri Lanka in ODI's.

Full Squads

Sri Lanka- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

Australia- Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis(w), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk

SL vs AUS Possible Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL)- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando

Australia (AUS)- Matt Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson

SL vs AUS When & Where To Watch

The live broadcast of the Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series will be available on Sony Sports TEN Network on Television while the fans can stream the series online on Fancode.

SL vs AUS Key Players To Watchout For

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka & Wanindu Hasaranga

Australia: Steve Smith & Adam Zampa

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