Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction

Sri Lanka vs Australia Team Previews

Sri Lanka

The team led by Dasun Shanaka has mounted an impressive turnaround, and the captain should be pleased with their effort. In the previous game, they seemed to be hitting with precision as they easily surpassed a high total. The Australians are under strain right now, and the Lankan captain wants to take advantage of this. They beat Australia in an ODI series for the first time since 2010–11 with a victory here. In the most recent match, Pathum Nissanka scored a stunning hundred runs. With Niroshan Dickwella in this match, he would want to provide a strong start. With Dhananjaya de Silva and Charith, Kusal Mendis has demonstrated his expertise and strengthened the middle order. They have strong finishers in Shanaka and Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne, so runs are anticipated from all. The team would want to see a strong performance from Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana with the new ball after their performance in the last match. The two bowlers that performed well in the last match were Jeffrey Vandersay and Dunith Wellalag, who needed to control the scoring pace in the middle overs. The side’s bowling depth is increased by Chamika Karunaratne, Shanaka, and Dhananjaya de Silva.

Australia

The way his bowlers played in the last game would likely make Aaron Finch angry. His bowlers were unable to hold down a 291 total on a challenging batting track, and for the first time on this trip, the tourists were now in trouble. Finch wants his team to play hard in this match and tie the series at two games each. He would anticipate his bowlers to do well in this match. After a successful run on this trip, David Warner and Finch must build a solid foundation for the team. The middle order of Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey would have to face the Sri Lankan spinners on this rank turner. Given their stellar performance thus far in the matchup, Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head will try to do the big-hitting down the rankings. With the new ball, Josh Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson will play a crucial role. They bowled brilliantly in the last match. On this wicket, the team would have to select Mitchell Swepson, who, together with Maxwell and Matthew Kuhnemann, must make the most of the circumstances. In this match, Labuschagne must play the part of a support bowler.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Team Squads

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Niroshan Dickwella, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner

Sri Lanka News

• Given the shorter turnaround for this match and the ongoing surveillance of Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka is anticipated to field the same lineup.

• Dinesh Chandimal will replace Kusal Mendis in the starting lineup if he is unable to play due to an injury sustained in the third game.

Australia News

• Australia is set to replace Cameron Green with Pat Cummins because this is a game that can either win or lose.

• Australia has no other option despite Matthew Kuhnemann’s dismal performance thus far.