SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs Australia Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka (SL) will take on Australia (AUS) in the first ODI of the two-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday, February 12, at 10:00 AM IST.

This series serves as crucial preparation for Australia ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, while Sri Lanka looks to prove their mettle after missing out on qualification. Australia dominated the preceding Test series, winning both matches comprehensively.

The visitors enter this series with confidence, having crushed Sri Lanka with dominant batting displays from Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, alongside a stellar bowling effort from Matthew Kuhnemann.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has been formidable at home in ODIs, winning six consecutive bilateral series. With conditions favoring spin, the hosts will be determined to challenge Australia in this format.

Match Information

Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo
Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Live Stream: SonyLIV, FanCode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the match day will be mostly cloudy with temperatures ranging between 33°C-25°C. There is only a 3% chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted game.

Pitch Report: The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium has historically favored spin bowling. As the match progresses, batting becomes challenging due to variable bounce and sharp turn. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first, considering the deteriorating conditions under lights..

Sri Lanka vs Australia Preview

The hosts have been in sublime ODI form, winning their last 10 matches. Their top-order, featuring Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando, has been consistent. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will play a crucial role with both bat and ball. Charith Asalanka, leading the side, will aim to continue Sri Lanka’s dominance at home.

Australia will be keen to fine-tune their playing XI for the Champions Trophy. Travis Head, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell are their key batters, while Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc will lead the bowling attack. Without regular pacers like Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, this series provides an opportunity for fringe players like Spencer Johnson and Sean Abbott.

Key Players

Travis Head (AUS): Explosive opener, known for aggressive stroke play.
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): Star all-rounder with the ability to turn the game with bat and ball.
Steve Smith (AUS): Experienced batter, coming off a solid Test series performance.
Mitchell Starc (AUS): Lethal left-arm pacer, a proven match-winner in ODIs.
Kusal Mendis (SL): The experienced wicketkeeper-batter can play a match-winning role.

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Josh Inglis
Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
Captain Choices: Travis Head (C), Mitchell Starc (C)
Vice-Captain Choices: Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Adam Zampa (VC)

Team News

Sri Lanka has dropped Chamindu Wickramasinghe for this series. No major injury concerns have been reported for either team.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Australia:

Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis

Sri Lanka vs Australia Full Squads

Sri Lanka:

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

Australia:

Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa