AUS vs SL Match Preview

Australia will play two Tests against Sri Lanka, followed by two ODI's. Steve Smith will captain Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins. Australia will enter the Test series off the back of a historic 3-1 win over India. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has no realistic chance of reaching the World Test Championship final after losing six of their first eleven matches this cycle.

AUS vs SL Match Details

Australia vs Sri Lanka – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Date & Time: 29th January 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS vs SL Venue Stats

AUS vs SL Pitch Report

There will always be something to do for spin bowlers, and we expect this to be no exception on Tuesday evening. Both teams will aim to play positively, but with the understanding that a score of 175 in the initial innings is likely to be challenging. 

AUS vs SL Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

AUS vs SL Last Five Matches

AUS vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs SL Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster

Topmost Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Steve Smith – The Australian captain and a key batsman, known for his exceptional batting skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Nathan Lyon – An experienced Australian bowler, known for his skill in taking wickets on spin-friendly pitches.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Dimuth Karunaratne – A seasoned Sri Lankan batsman, recognized for his experience and ability to perform well in Test matches.
• Prabath Jayasuriya – A skilled Sri Lankan spinner, capable of taking wickets on spin-friendly pitches and winning crucial matches for the team.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Steve Smith, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head(C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya(VC), Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey, Dimuth Karunaratne, Steve Smith(C), Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis(VC), Prabath Jayasuriya, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Travis Head, Steve Smith

Vice-captain – Prabath Jayasuriya, Kamindu Mendis

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

AUS vs SL Probable Winners:

Australia’s strong batting lineup, potent pace attack, and reliable spin bowling option make them a formidable opponent for Sri Lanka. The Australian team has the ability to dominate the match and emerge victorious, while Sri Lanka will need to play out of their skins to challenge the Australians. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.