SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Top Fantasy Picks: 2nd ODI
Hello and welcome to our SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Match Preview, and Probable Playing 11. We are covering Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI Match Preview of the Australia Tour of Sri Lanka, 2025. This match will be played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sri Lanka:
The batting order collapsed in the 1st ODI but the skipper Asalanka kept calm and scored 127 runs. The Sri Lankan batters somehow managed to score 214 runs and the bowlers defended the total.
Dunith Wellalage also scored 30 runs off 27 balls. Maheesh Theekshana was impressive with the ball taking 4 wickets. Dunith Wellalage and Asitha Fernando took 2 wickets each.
Australia:
The Aussies definitely didn’t want this kind of result just before the Champions Trophy.
The bowlers did well to restrict the opposition to 214 runs but the batters failed to chase the total.
The wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey was the top scorer scoring 41 runs off 38 balls and Aaron Hardie scored 32 runs off 37 balls.
Sean Abbott took 3 wickets. Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, and Nathan Ellis took 2 wickets each.
SL vs AUS Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI, Australia Tour of Sri Lanka. |
| Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date & Time | February 14, 10:00 AM IST |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv, Sony Sports Net Work and Fancode app |
Table of Contents
SL vs AUS Pitch Report Of R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
| STATS | ODI |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 168 |
| Matches won batting first | 91 |
| Matches won bowling first | 65 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 231 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 189 |
The pitch of R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo generally favors the bowlers, and the same is expected. The seamers generally see swing in the initial overs and the spinners dominate in the middle overs.
Chasing will be comparatively difficult. It is expected to be a tricky wicket to bat on.
Weather Report of Colombo
There is 2% of rain. The temperature is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius and the humidity to be 76%.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Streaming
You can watch it live on the SonyLiv, Sony Sports Net Work, and Fancode app. You can also watch the Sri Lanka vs Australia live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 105
Sri Lanka Wins: 37
Australia Wins: 64
Sri Lanka vs Australia Recent Form
| Sri Lanka | W | L | L | W | L |
| Australia | L | W | W | W | W |
Sri Lanka vs Australia Team News
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka may play with the same playing 11.
Australia
Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc were rested in the 1st ODI. They might play today.
SL vs AUS Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11
- 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 Probable Playing 11
- Matthew Short
- Jake Fraser-McGurk/Travis Head
- Steven Smith (c)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Cooper Connolly/Glenn Maxwell
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Aaron Hardie
- Sean Abbott
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson/Mitchell Starc
Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Team
Sri Lanka Best Players:
Wanindu Hasaranga: 62 M, 977 R, 22.20 A + 96 W
Dunith Wellalage: 28 M, 379 R, 22.29 A + 33 W
Kusal Mendis: 142 M, 4328 R, 34.07 A
Pathum Nissanka: 65 M, 2502 R, 41.70 A
Charith Asalanka (c): 72 M, 2296 R, 41.74 A + 16 W
Maheesh Theekshana: 51 M, 313 R, 17.38 A + 76 W
Australia Best Players:
Travis Head: 69 M, 2645 R, 43.4 A + 24 W
Matthew Short: 12 M, 195 R, 19.50 A + 2 W
Steven Smith (c): 166 M, 5674 R, 43.31 A + 28 W
Aaron Hardie: 12 M, 166 R, 18.44 A + 9 W
Sean Abbott: 27 M, 372 R, 20.66 A + 32 W
Nathan Ellis: 09 M, 63 R, 15.75 A + 12 W
M Starc: 127 M, 244 W
Adam Zampa: 107 M, 347 R, 10.20 A + 180 W
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction for Grand League
Wicket-Keepers: K Mendis (Vc)
Batters: S Smith, Travis Head, P Nissanka
All-Rounders: G Maxwell, M Short, W Hasaranga, C Asalanka, D Wellalage (C)
Bowlers: M Theekshana, M Starc
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
G Maxwella and Travis Head are also good for C and Vc.
SL vs AUS Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Dunith Wellalage
- Kusal Mendis
- G Maxwell
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Travis Head
- Steven Smith
Also read: NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Top Fantasy Picks: Final Match
FAQs
Where Can I Get SL vs AUS live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard SL vs AUS Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Australia Squad
Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Tanveer Sangha.
Sri Lanka Squad
Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Shiraz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.
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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.