Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction

Sri Lanka vs Australia Team Previews

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka’s squad has staged a remarkable comeback, and the skipper should be satisfied with their performance. They won back to back matches to seal the series and they have  defeated Australia in an ODI series for the first time since 2010–2011. Kusal Mendis has proven his skill and bolstered the middle order with Dhananjaya de Silva and Charith. Runs are expected from everyone because they have powerful finishers in Chamika Karunaratne, Shanaka, and Shanaka. Chamika Karunaratne, Shanaka, and Dhananjaya de Silva add to the team’s depth in the bowling department.

At 34/3 after 10 overs, Sri Lanka’s top order was having trouble. With their 101-run combination, Charith Asalanka and Dananjaya De Silva started the recovery process, with the latter scoring his first ODI century. They were unable to produce runs in the lower middle order and were bowled out for 258 runs. The situation was then taken up by Sri Lanka’s spinners, who combined to bowl 43 overs and take 7 wickets. Taking two wickets each were Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dananjaya De Silva. In the previous game, Dasun Shanaka bowled in the last innings while maintaining composure to give the hosts the win.

Australia

David Warner and Finch need to establish a strong framework for the squad when this tour goes well. The Sri Lankan spinners would have to be faced by the middle order of Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey on this subpar turner. Josh Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson will be key players with the new ball. In the previous game, they bowled beautifully. The squad would have to choose Mitchell Swepson for this wicket, and he, along with Maxwell and Matthew Kuhnemann, would have to start making the most of the situation. Labuschagne will take on the role as a support bowler in this game.

Australia lost the game and the series Wednesday night after being bowled out for 254 runs. While other players were sacrificing their wickets, David Warner was battling alone at the top of the order with 99 runs. With some outstanding shots in the closing stages, Pat Cummins and Mathew Kuhnemann attempted a recovery but were unable to assist their side claim victory. In the game, Pat Cummins, Mathew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Marsh all contributed with two wickets apiece. Josh Hazlewood and Chris Green are doing a good job of managing the run flow, but they aren’t constantly getting wickets. The fifth bowler’s duties are now being carried out by Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschange, and Travis Head, who are not currently employed.

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

• The team has prevailed in its previous three games by slim margins, winning the series. Dushmantha Chameera won’t be playing because of injury.

Australia News

• Australia has struggled to win games, having only done it once in the current ODI series.