AUS-W vs SL-W Match Preview

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is off to a good start. Upholding champions Australia Women will open their campaign against Sri Lanka Women in the sixth match. Sri Lanka Women's team is off to a shaky start, losing their first game to Pakistan Women, and they will be looking to rebound against the Australians. Australia Women have won all seven previous games against Sri Lanka Women. The World Champions have only lost once in their last ten games and are in excellent form. 

AUS-W vs SL-W Match Details

Australia-W vs Sri Lanka-W – 5th Match, Women's World Cup 2024

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 05th October 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS-W vs SL-W Venue Stats

AUS-W vs SL-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

AUS-W vs SL-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AUS-W vs SL-W Last Five Matches

AUS-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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AUS-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka-W Probable Playing XIs

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani

Australia-W Probable Playing XIs

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Alana King

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia-W

• Alyssa Healy – She has been part of two Women's ODI World Cup winning sides and six Women's T20 World Cup winning sides with Australia. 
• Ellyse Perry – Her all-round abilities continue to make her a vital component of her team's lineup. She has almost 2000 runs and almost 130 wickets in Women's T20Is.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka-W

• Chamari Athapaththu –  One of Sri Lanka’s best cricketers, Athapaththu has scored 369 runs in the last 8 innings at an average of 61.5 and a strike rate of 132.73.
• Kavisha Dilhari – Kavisha Dilhari is the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka W in the last 2 years. She has picked up 41 wickets in 40 matches and has an economy rate of 6.57. 

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

Alyssa Healy, Anushka Sanjeewani, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Georgia Wareham, Kavisha Dilhari(VC), Annabel Sutherland, Udeshika Prabodhani

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

Alyssa Healy, Anushka Sanjeewani, Ellyse Perry(VC), Tahlia McGrath, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu(C), Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Kavisha Dilhari, Annabel Sutherland, Udeshika Prabodhani

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Chamari Athapaththu

Vice-captain – Kavisha Dilhari, Ellyse Perry

Wicketkeeper – Alyssa Healy

AUS-W vs SL-W Probable Winners:

In their most recent game, Sri Lanka Women struggled against a lowly ranked Pakistani side. They face a massive challenge in this competition and must pull up their socks against the best team in the world. Australia Women have a perfect record toward Sri Lanka and the best hitting lineup in the world. Based on their current form, the team is considered favorites in this game. Considering the team combination, Australia-W is expected to win this match.

AUS vs SL Match Preview

Australia and Sri Lanka meet in the fourth match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup on an afternoon at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Australia’s batting has been a problem. With so many all-rounders in the team, the Kangaroos’ batting lineup has been exposed on tricky Indian pitches. Being bowled out for 199 in the first encounter and 177 in the second while chasing 312 in Lucknow. Bowling hasn’t been up to par, but they’ve done well in spurts. Sri Lanka’s batting has been excellent, with Kusal Mendis scoring 198 runs at a strike rate of 166.38. Sadeera Samarawickrama scored his first ODI century against Pakistan and has been fantastic for them alongside Kusal Mendis. Sri Lanka’s top four run scorers all have an average of 40 and a strike rate of 100.

AUS vs SL Match Details

Australia vs Sri Lanka – 14th Match

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow

Date & Time: 16th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

AUS vs SL Venue Stats

AUS vs SL Pitch Report

The pitch has a really even coverage of grass that could perhaps offer a bit of pace and bounce to the quicks which was also seen with some balls getting unexpected bounce.

AUS vs SL Weather Report

The first half of this game will be played in temperatures ranging from the low to mid-30s, with the sun shining brightly.

AUS vs SL Last Five Matches

SA vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

AUS vs SL Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(wk), Gleen Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(c, wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananajaya De Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Topmost Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Steven Smith – The right-handed stylish batter is playing some of his best cricket this year. He averages 35.42 across his career in ODIs but in 2023 alone he averages 64.11 in ODIs.
• Mitchell Starc – The pace bowler has taken a 5-wicket haul on two occasions in ODIs and he will enjoy the bounce and speed on offer from this venue.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – The keeper-batter was already in strong form for Sri Lanka before he hit a remarkable 158 runs from 87 balls in the final warm-up game against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
• Matheesha Pathirana – The 20 year old right arm fast bowler with a distinctive action took a 3 wicket haul against Pakistan during the Super Fours of the 2023 Asia Cup and big things are expected.

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

Kusal Mendis(C), Pathum Nissanka, David Warner(VC), Steven Smith, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Gleen Maxwell, Dhananajaya De Silva, Mitchell Starc, Dilshan Madushanka, Josh Hazelwood

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

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Gleen Maxwell(C), Dunith Wellalage, Mitchell Starc(VC), Dilshan Madushanka, Josh Hazelwood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Gleen Maxwell

Vice-captain – David Warner, Mitchell Starc

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

AUS vs SL Probable Winners

Both teams would have expected at least one win so far in the tournament, and it will be interesting to see if the team’s lack of confidence results in an exciting game. Australia is the type of team that can go from losing consecutive matches to winning an event in a flash. Our prediction is that Australia will be extremely focused in this game and will eliminate some of the careless fielding seen in the previous game. We expect Sri Lanka to be the better team at times, but Australia to win this game. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.

Australia find themselves in a peculiar spot in the World Cup. No wins after two games and their captain looks to be struggling after a tough lead-up to the tournament. They have a bigger challenge now as Sri Lanka have done a fair job against Australia on spinning tracks before. Sri Lanka though are missing players and their injury list gets longer with their captain ruled out of the tournament now.

AUS vs SL Match Details

Date: October 16th, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Lucknow

AUS vs SL Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

AUS vs SL Pitch Report

Lucknow tends to spin pretty well but with dew normal at this time of the year batting second will be a better option.

AUS vs SL Head-to-Head

AUS vs SL Predicted Playing XI

SL Playing XI

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha

AUS Playing XI

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

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AUS vs SL Key Players

Steve Smith

Australia will be wanting Steve Smith to go big. He is their best player of spin and he has been getting starts but is failing to convert. When the going gets tough he is usually the one they turn to and Australia will want him to step up desperately.

Dhananjaya De Silva

With Dasun Shanaka out, Dhananjaya De Silva is likely to have an increased bit of responsibility. While Shanaka’s batting form was a concern, his presence still made a difference and in his absence, Dhananjaya De Silva, who is likely to lead the side will have to do a lot more than he previously was to get Sri Lanka back on track.

AUS vs SL Match Tips

Turning tracks should put Sri Lanka ahead. With players missing and the bowling looking very light though, Australia could back themselves to get past Sri Lanka and register their first win.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win the Match