Sri Lanka were incredible in the first game. They won from behind with Charith Asalanka carrying the batting line-up on his own. Australia though will be feeling a little jittery. Their pace trio is back at home and Mitchell Marsh is injured as well. The Champions Trophy line-up will be full of fresh faces with Steve Smith once again tasked with leading an Australian side in transition as he did when he began his tenure as captain back in the late 2010s.

SL vs AUS Match Details

Date: February 14th, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM IST

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs AUS Weather Report

Rain seems to be staying away with clear weather likely.

SL vs AUS Pitch Report

Colombo will spin and batting first is a better choice.

SL Vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

SL Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalnka, Nishan Madushka/ Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara

AUS Playing XI

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc

Key Players

Steve Smith

Smith is favorite to lead for the Champions Trophy. He had a good Test series as a batter and skipper and will be looking to have some fun back at number three with Mitchell Marsh out.

Dunith Wellalage

Wellalage has been a good all-rounder in the recent times and could be a thorn for Australia.

SL vs AUS Match Tips

Sri Lanka are favorites at home despite Australia's recent form. 

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match