Australia vs Sri Lanka will play in the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Australia 2022 at SCG, Sydney. We will cover AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, and Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Australia :
Australia will be seen playing their first T20I game after their last outing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
The World champions will look to get their perfect combination and also try out some new faces before the all important ICC T20 World Cup 2022 which will be played in their home soil.
Aaron Finch has already confirmed the Playing XI. Ben McDermott and Jos Inglis will be seen in the top 3 and will look to use this opportunity wisely.
Australia has stickers with their full strength bowling attack with no main bowler taking any sort of rest.
Mitchel Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood will handle the pace department while Adam Zampa and G Maxwell will handle the spin department.
The Australians look clear favorites in this series and will look to dominate on their home soil.
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka has announced a 20 member squad for this series. They will look to see some major improvements from their batters.
Even a solitary win from the 3 match series will give Lankans a lot of confidence. Danushka Gunathilaka is back at the top of the order.
Wanindu Hasaranga will again be their key man with both bat and ball and will look to continue his good form. Dushmantha Chameera and Binuro Fernando are expected to be their key pacers.
Charith Asalanka and Avishka Fernando will bat in the middle-order and are very attacking players. Shanka will do the finishing duties for the team.
Sri Lankans definitely have the potential to compete and will look to display their best show in this series.
AUS vs SL Match Details
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Australia, 2022.
Date: 11th February 2022.
Time: 01:40 PM IST.
Venue: SCG, Sydney.
AUS vs SL Pitch Report
Average first innings score: 154
Average total score: 144
(The average score is based on the last 5 matches played at this venue.)
The pitch at SCG is expected to be a balanced wicket. A score above 170 can be expected if Australia bat first. Pacers and Medium pacers also play a key role in the venue.
AUS vs SL Head to Head
Matches Played: 17
AUS Won: 9
SL Won: 8
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
AUS vs SL recent form
Most recent first
| Australia | W | W | W | W | L |
| Sri Lanka | W | L | L | L | W |
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team News
Australia:
- Australia have announced their confirmed XI.
Sri Lanka:
- Kusal Mendis will have to wait for his comeback because he has tested Positive for Covid 19.
- Danushka Gunathilaka is back in the team and will open the innings.
Probable Playing XI
Australia:
Aaron Finch ©, Ben McDermott, Jos Inglis, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (Wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood.
Sri Lanka:
Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (Wk), Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Bindra Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana.
Top Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Team
AUS:
Aaron Finch:
(83 M, 2608 R, 35 A)
Finch is a hit or miss type of player and looked decent in the BBL but is still a must-have pick in this format.
Glenn Maxwell:
(79 M, 1844 R, 30 A + 122 O, 33 W)
Glenn Maxwell is also a beast in this format. He will be crucial if Australia bat first and can also bowl 2-3 overs with the ball against left-handers. G Maxwell is very good captaincy choice in AUS vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 team.
Pat Cummins:
(37 M, 134 O, 42 W)
Cummins was brilliant in the Ashes and will look to switch gears and get ready for the IPL and World Cup. He is a must-have pick.
Mitch Starc:
(48 M, 181 O, 60 W)
Starc will bowl in the powerplay and death. He will fancy the pitch at the SCG and is another brilliant pick from AUS.
Josh Hazelwood:
(24 M, 90 O, 32 W)
Hazelwood has a knack of picking wickets and can pick up wickets in bulk and is another excellent pick.
B McDermott:
(17 M, 164 R, 13 A)
He will open the innings and was in red hot form in the BBL and will look to seal his place in the Australian Squad for the World Cup.
SL:
Wanindu Hasaranga:
(33 M, 319 R, 15 A + 114 O, 52 W)
He is the top performer from the team. Hasaranga will bowl in the middle overs and will also do the finishing duties with the bat. He is another brilliant choice for C and VC for AUS vs SL Dream11 Team
Danushka Gunathilaka:
(30 M, 568 R, 19 A)
Gunathilaka is back in the team and will look to prove his worth at the team. He is an excellent batsman and can be a Trump card pick.
Charith Asalanka:
(9 M, 295 R, 36 A)
He is a solid hitter and Sri Lanka will expect some good hitting from him in this series. Asalanka is another very good differential in your Dream11 Team.
D Chameera:
(39 M, 38 W)
D Chameera picked 38 wickets in 39 T20I matches, If Sri Lanka bowl first then He is very good pick otherwise average pick in Fantasy Team.
Dasun Shanaka:
(57 M, 707 R, 16 A + 48 O, 17 W)
He is the skipper of the team and will have to lead from the front in this series. Shanaka will bat in the lower middle-order and can also be handy with the ball.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-Keeper
B McDermott
Batsmen
A Finch, C Asalanka, P Nissanka
All-Rounders
G Maxwell (C), W Hasaranga (Vc)
Bowlers
J Hazlewood, M Starc, P Cummins, A Zampa, D Chameera
Captain and Vice-Captain (AUS vs SL Today Match Prediction)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben McDermott
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pat Cummins
- M Starc
- Josh Hazelwood
- Aaron Finch
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
