SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 1st ODI of Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025

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Sri Lanka will face Australia in the 1st ODI of the Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 on 12 February 2025 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SL vs AUS match.

Match Preview

The ODI series between Sri Lanka and Australia kicks off on February 12 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With only two matches in the series, both teams will be eager to make a strong statement. Sri Lanka, after a disappointing 2-0 Test series loss, will look to regain confidence and put up a fight in the limited-overs format. Meanwhile, Australia will aim to fine-tune their squad as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Sri Lanka has retained most of their squad from the New Zealand tour, making just one change. Spinner Jeffrey Vandersay returns to the side, replacing bowling all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe. Despite missing out on Champions Trophy qualification, Sri Lanka will be determined to prove themselves, especially on home soil where conditions could favor them. With experienced players in their ranks, they will look to put their Test series disappointment behind them and challenge a strong Australian unit.

Australia, on the other hand, comes into this series with momentum after completely dominating Sri Lanka in the Test matches. They secured an innings-and-242-run victory in the first Test, followed by a comfortable nine-wicket win in the second.

However, they will be without key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh due to injuries, while Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODIs. Their squad includes fresh faces such as Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson, and Tanveer Sangha, giving an opportunity for younger players to step up. Despite their mixed record at this venue, Australia will be confident in their ability to dominate and continue their winning run.

Match Details

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis (Wicket-keeper), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (Captain), Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga.

Australia

Josh Inglis (Wicket-keeper), Travis Head, Steve Smith (Captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

Pitch Report

The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for favoring spinners, with a dry surface that offers turn as the match progresses. With an average first-innings score of 239 runs, batters often struggle to score freely, making it a relatively low-scoring venue. Pacers may find some assistance early on, but the real challenge comes from spinners, who tend to dominate in the middle and later stages of the game. Given these conditions, teams winning the toss generally opt to bat first, aiming to post a competitive total before the pitch deteriorates and makes chasing even more difficult.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in Test

• Total Matches: 104
• Won by Sri Lanka: 36
• Won by Australia: 64
• No Result: 4

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka
• All-Rounders: Glenn maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage
• Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Maheesh Theekshana

• Captain: Travis Head
• Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

SL vs AUS Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Australia is expected to win this match.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 12 February 2025

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