SL vs AUS Match Preview

The first game of the series on Thursday was a fantastic contest to watch or follow as a neutral, and this clash in Colombo could be the same on Friday! Initially, the game appeared to be going the same way as the previous Tests, which Australia had easily won 2-0, and when the hosts were 4/1, 6/2, 31/4, and 55/5, another home defeat appeared to be on the cards. That was before Charith Asalanka's outstanding innings propelled his squad to 214 all out, a total that their capable spin bowling attack successfully defended.

SL vs AUS Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Australia – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 14th February 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs AUS Venue Stats

SL vs AUS Pitch Report

Bowlers can take advantage of the pitch's early bounce. As the game progresses and the pitch ages, batsmen can play their shots more comfortably. 

SL vs AUS Weather Report

The weather at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to remain cloudy on match day, and temperatures ranging from 23 to 32 degrees Celsius.

SL vs AUS Last Five Matches

SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SL vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis is going in third. He'll be a player for whom to keep an eye out. In 2024, Mendis scored 742 runs with an average of 53.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Hasaranga has 56 wickets in 24 games played since 2023, with an average of 16.39.

Top Picks – Australia

• Steve Smith – Smith has been their top run scorer since last year. He has 306 runs in 10 ODIs, with an average of 43.
• Sean Abbott –  Sean Abbott claimed 16 wickets in two matches. His form has boosted Australia's hopes for the upcoming Champions Trophy, where the majority of the pitches will be pace-friendly.

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

Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith(C), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage(VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Aaron Hardie, Maheesh Theekshana, Nathan Ellis

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

Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka(C), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Aaron Hardie, Maheesh Theekshana(VC), Nathan Ellis

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Steven Smith, Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain – Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs AUS Probable Winners:

This could be another low-scoring classic on Friday, with one player holding the key with the bat. Australia has match winners, but given the conditions in Colombo, we expect Sri Lanka to win again. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.