SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Australia Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI: After defeating Australia (AUS) by 49 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series, hosts Sri Lanka (SL) will take on the Men in Yellow in the upcoming second and last ODI. The game will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 14.

Sri Lanka are coming off two consecutive wins in their last five ODIs, following two straight defeats against New Zealand and a no-result game. They will aim to win this game and seal the series by a 2-0 margin. Interestingly, Sri Lanka have defeated Australia in three of their last five ODIs.

On the other hand, defending ODI World Cup Champions Australia have been struggling, losing three consecutive ODIs, including the last match against Sri Lanka. Steve Smith’s men will look to bounce back and level the series.

Match Information

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
• Live Stream: SonyLIV, FanCode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Weather: The weather at R. Premadasa Stadium looks promising, with temperatures around 30-32°C and mild cloud cover. Winds at 12 km/h with no rain expected.

Pitch: The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium favors bowlers, especially spinners. Initially, it offers consistent bounce, but as the match progresses, spin bowlers will come into play. Historically, batting has been challenging at this venue.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Preview

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka made a stunning comeback in the ODI format after their disappointing Test series loss. Charith Asalanka led the charge with a match-winning 127-run knock, while the bowling attack, led by Maheesh Theekshana (4 wickets), dismantled Australia’s batting order. The hosts will rely on their spinners again to seal the series win.

Australia: Australia struggled in the first ODI, failing to counter Sri Lanka’s spin attack. Alex Carey (41) and Aaron Hardie (32) showed some resistance, but the team needs a collective batting effort to level the series. Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Sean Abbott will be key to Australia’s hopes of a comeback.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Key Players

• Charith Asalanka: 127 runs and 1 wicket in the series.
• Maheesh Theekshana: 4 wickets in the last match.
• Dunith Wellalage: 30 runs and 2 wickets.
• Sean Abbott: 20 runs and 3 wickets.
• Aaron Hardie: 32 runs and 2 wickets.

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Fantasy XI

Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Pathum Nissanka, Jake Fraser-McGurk

All-rounders: Charith Asalanka, Aaron Hardie, Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Steve Smith, Dunith Wellalage
• Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka, Sean Abbott

Team News

No major injuries reported. Both teams are expected to field their strongest XIs.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Australia:

Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Sri Lanka vs Australia Full Squads

Sri Lanka Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva

Australia Squad:

Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Josh Inglis, Ashton Agar, Lance Morris, Marcus Stoinis