SL vs AUS Head to Head Record, 2nd Test: Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025, Stats and Results

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SL vs AUS 2nd Test: Australia and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the second and final Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium, starting on February 6, 2025. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after a commanding innings and 242-run victory in the first Test at the same venue.

Australia's dominant performance was highlighted by Usman Khawaja's double century and significant contributions from stand-in captain Steve Smith and debutant Josh Inglis. The Australian spinners, particularly Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon, played pivotal roles in dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Information

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
• Telecast: Sony Sports Network Channels
• Streaming: SonyLiv and FanCode apps & websites

Team News

Sri Lanka

The hosts are eager to rebound from their heavy defeat. Despite a lackluster performance, there were bright spots, such as Dinesh Chandimal's 72-run effort in the first innings and Jeffrey Vandersay's spirited 53 in the second. Sri Lanka's strategy will likely focus on strengthening their batting resilience and optimizing their spin attack to exploit home conditions.

Australia

The Australian camp is buoyed by their recent success. Marnus Labuschagne retains his spot despite recent underperformance, with Steve Smith expressing confidence in his imminent return to form. There is speculation about the debut of Cooper Connolly, whose spin capabilities could be advantageous on Galle's turning pitch. The final lineup will be confirmed after the team's last training session.

SL vs AUS Test Head-to-Head Record

• Total played: 37
• Sri Lanka win: 5
• Australia win: 23
• No result / Draw: 9

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The Galle International Stadium is renowned for its spin-friendly surface. Historically, teams batting first have found more success, with 26 out of 47 matches won by the side setting the initial total. The average first innings score is 375, indicating that early batters can capitalize before the pitch deteriorates. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role as the match progresses.

Weather Report

Weather conditions for the Test are favorable, with no rain forecasted over the five days. Temperatures are anticipated to remain in the late 20s°C, providing a comfortable environment for play.

Player Stats

• Most Runs (Current Sri Lanka players): Angelo Mathews - 740 runs
• Most Wickets (Current Sri Lanka players): Prabath Jayasuriya - 15 wickets
• Most Runs (Current Australia players): Usman Khawaja - 596 runs
• Most Wickets (Current Australia players): Mitchell Starc - 54 wickets

Sri Lanka vs Australia Complete Squads

Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake

Australia Squad: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly