Sri Lanka vs Australia

1st Test Match

  June 29, 2022  2:30 PM   Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

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Australia

Prediction By:       Athul H Ambadi | Cricket Expert

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction

  • Australia to win
  • The Australian squad has won four of their last eight matches and hasn’t lost a single game in that time.
  • Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja have been in fantastic form, and Australia’s batsmen have performed well over the past 12 months.
  • The Sri Lankan squad has struggled and failed to defeat a higher-ranked opponent in their previous 20 games.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Analysis

The Sri Lankan squad had a remarkable comeback throughout the ODI series, which they won 3-2 after beginning with a defeat. The first Challenge Match against the Australians would be when the team’s true challenge would begin. In past years, they haven’t had a proven track record in this style. Australians have already won the Ashes 4-0 and the Test series in Pakistan before coming here. The Sri Lankans haven’t defeated a team with a better ranking in their past 20 Test matches. It would be intriguing to see how the team does here given that they have suffered against strong bowling attacks in the past. We should expect a competitive match since Australians are known for battling hard and because Sri Lankans are familiar with the playing field.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Pitch Report

Both batters and spinners have found success at the Galle International Stadium. On days 1, 2, and 3, when the surface is favorable for playing shots, batsmen appreciate the circumstances. Days four and five at this ground have been controlled by spinners. Under cloudy skies and during the early period, fast bowlers do receive some assistance from the wicket.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Team Previews

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne would be content to be the team’s captain for this contest. After their straightforward victory in the T20s, the Australians would have been stunned by the hosts’ guts and resolve throughout the ODIs. The hardest hurdle, though, is playing cricket in whites, where Sri Lankan players have had difficulty the past four years against tougher competition. Given that they have a strong bowling attack for these circumstances, Karunaratne would like to see his batters confront the match with a positive attitude. Pathum Nissanka and Karunaratne are expected to start for Sri Lanka, with the former having recently displayed strong play.With Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, and Dinesh Chandimal on the team, the middle order has expertise, and all these players will be need to play the lengthy innings. The team would require runs from Niroshan Dickwella and Ramesh Mendis since they are strong batters under these circumstances. To stop the Australian top order from forming significant partnerships, Asitha Fernando and Kasun Rajitha must strike early. Three good spinners on the side are a huge plus in these circumstances. Praveen Jayawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, and Lasith Embuldeniya are likely to produce wickets.

 

Australia

The ODI series gave Pat Cummins and his side a glimpse of Sri Lanka’s power; in order to succeed here, they need to perform with more passion. The team would have to bat fervently since the wicket was a surface that supported spin. They have had success over the years against Sri Lanka, and Cummins would want to build on that success now. Usman Khawaja, who already has runs over his credit, will try to form a crucial alliance with David Warner. The team would anticipate a strong performance from Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith, two of the top bowlers in this game.This lineup has more depth thanks to Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Cummins, thus strong performances are expected from them. Since this pitch isn’t looking to offer them anything during the morning time, Cummins and Mitchell Starc will try to use their pace to their advantage. Over the past year, Josh Hazlewood has gained trust, and the team has big hopes for him. The circumstances at this location would be ideal for Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson, who will need to bowl the team to victory.

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Predicted XI

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Pathum Nissanka, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Lasith Embuldeniya

Australia Predicted XI

Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Swepson

Sri Lanka vs Australia Team Squads

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella ( WK), Dinesh Chandimal ( WK), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lasith Embuldeniya, Jeffrey Vandersay. Standby Players: Dunith Wellalage, Lakshitha Rasanjana

Australia

Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner

Sri Lanka News

  • Wrist spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been called up to the Test squad for the first time.

Australia News

  • Gleen Maxwell has been recalled into the Test squad after a long gap of five years.

Face To Face: Sri Lanka vs Australia

Over All:


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Australia 0
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Australia 0
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Sri Lanka vs Australia Toss Prediction

In the fourth innings, the surface transforms into a mess, making life challenging for spinners, making it one of the hardest wickets in the planet to bat on. Several games at this ground have been won by the teams batting first. On this surface, the captain who wins the toss should not hesitate to bat first.

Sri Lanka vs Australia How to Bet

We are backing Australia to win the match. With their victory in the ODI series, Sri Lanka did excite their supporters. Their batting exploits against a strong bowling attack haven’t been particularly noteworthy, however this is a distinct kind of game. To win the match, the team would need to form alliances. The Australians have had success in Test cricket coming into this match. They feature a potent pace attack in addition to a potent batting order. As a result, they would be considered the favorites to win. Bet on Australia to win.

 

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