SL vs AUS Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI | Australia Tour of Sri Lanka
Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2022
Time: 14:30 (GMT+5.5) / 15:00 (GMT+6)
Format: ODI
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
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- Australia has won seven of the last ten One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Sri Lanka, which gives them confidence.
- David Warner and Aaron Finch of Australia scored more than 250 runs between them in three T20I games.
- Sri Lanka’s middle-order is out of form, which will have an impact on the team’s performance in this match.
Following the conclusion of the T20I series on Saturday, Sri Lanka and Australia will play the first of five ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. In January, Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 in an ODI series. During March and April, Australia was defeated 2-1 in Pakistan. This ODI begins on Tuesday at 14:30 local time.
Sri Lanka dominated the ODI series against Zimbabwe in January, and they will be buoyed by their victory in the final IT20. However, in this format, Australia will be an even more difficult opponent.
Australia has excellent depth in ODIs, as well as in the other formats. They will be confident of going 1-0 up in this series after winning the IT20 series.
SL vs AUS Weather Report
There is a chance of a thunderstorm near the start time, but the rest of the game should be played in the mid-high 20s with no rain.
SL vs AUS Match Toss Prediction
In the previous ODI at this venue in January, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. They went on to win the match by 184 runs, and we expect both captains to bat first in this game.
SL vs AUS Pitch Report
There will undoubtedly be numerous opportunities for the ball to spin in this game, and we anticipate that spinners on both sides will take advantage of the conditions. A par score will be between 300 and 310.
Sri Lanka Team News & Probable Playing XIs
This is Sri Lanka’s first one-day international series since Mickey Arthur’s departure as a coach, with former England Head Coach Chris Silverwood taking over. The squad is fairly similar to their last ODI, and we do not expect many changes from the side that defeated Zimbabwe by 184 runs earlier this year.
Recent form – W L W W L
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Jeffrey Vandersay.
Australia Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh have been ruled out of this series due to injuries to their fingers and calf. Their bowling stocks will also be depleted as all-rounder Cameron Green is not yet fit enough to bowl but is expected to bat.
Recent form – L L W W L
Australia’s Probable XI
Aaron Finch (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, and Josh Hazlewood.
SL vs AUS Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 4 |
| Australia | 4 | 1 |
SL vs AUS – 1st ODI, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Kusal Mendis
Batters
- David Warner (c)
- Steve Smith
- Charith Asalanka
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders
- Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Josh Hazlewood
- Pat Cummins
SL vs AUS Prediction
Winning the toss
- Australia
Top batsman
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
- Australia – Steve Smith
Top bowler
- Sri Lanka – Maheesh Theekshana
- Australia – Pat Cummins
Most sixes
- Sri Lanka – Dasun Shanaka
- Australia – Glenn Maxwell
Player of the Match
- Australia – Pat Cummins
Team Scores Batting First
- Sri Lanka – 280+
- Australia – 300+
Australia are the favourites to win this match.
Following Australia’s dominance in the first IT20, Sri Lanka responded strongly and was well worth their win in the final game on Saturday. That victory will have given them a boost, and Australia is not as strong as they could be in ODIs without Mitchell Starc. Overall, we believe Australia will win the first ODI.