Sri Lanka (SL) will take on Australia (AUS) in the 1st game of the Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 12th February 2025 at 10:00 AM IST.
SL vs AUS (Sri Lanka vs Australia), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI
Date: 12th February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Match Officials: Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Adrian Holdstock (SA), Referee: Jeff Crowe (NZ)
SL vs AUS, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 202 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 47% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Temperature is expected to be around 30 °C with 65% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.06 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The spinners have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up spinners for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SL vs AUS, Head to Head
In the 103 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 53 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 275 | 68.8 | 0 | - | 54, 2, 2, 74, 143 | - |
| Travis Head | 4 | 94 | 31.3 | 6 | 10.3 | 0, 31, 34, 29, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 runs averaging 1.3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 53 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 54, 2, 2, 74, 143 runs at an average of 68.8 per match.
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head is a Batter and has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Travis Head is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 4 matches he has scored 0, 31, 34, 29, 0 runs averaging 31.3 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 10.3 per match. Travis Head has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 39.3 | 13, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 11, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 3, 4, 0, 3 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 145 | 30, 0, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recent 3 matches Adam Zampa has taken 3 wickets at an average of 39.3. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Adam Zampa played here and has taken 3, 0, 0 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 0, 3, 4, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 11. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Maheesh Theekshana played here and has taken 0, 2, 1, 4, 0 wickets.
- Sean Anthony Abbott
Sean Abbott is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches Sean Abbott has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 145.
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 51 | 17 | 2 | 30.5 | 15, 0, 0, 1, 35 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | - | 0, 16, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Short | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 0 | - | 22, 19, 0, 1, 80 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a leg break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30.5. Wanindu Hasaranga has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an All Rounder and has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Glenn Maxwell is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches he has scored 16 runs averaging 5.3 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Glenn Maxwell has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an All Rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Matthew Short has scored 22, 19, 0, 1, 80 runs at an average of 30.5 per match.
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SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 51 | 17 | 2 | 30.5 | 15, 0, 0, 1, 35 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 53 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 275 | 68.8 | 0 | - | 54, 2, 2, 74, 143 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | - | 66, 1, 9, 28, 12 | - |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 39.3 | 13, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 30.5. Wanindu Hasaranga has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a Batter and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Charith Asalanka is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 4 runs at an average of 1.3 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 53 per match. Charith Asalanka has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Kusal Mendis is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 54, 2, 2, 74, 143 runs averaging 68.8 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Pathum Nissanka is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 116 runs averaging 23.2 per match.
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is a Bowler and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a leg break googly Bowler and in the last 3 matches Adam Zampa has taken 3 wickets at an average of 39.3. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Adam Zampa played here and has taken 3 wickets.
SL vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Cooper Connolly
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga
SL vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Alex Carey
Batters: Pathum Nissanka and Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly and Sean Abbott
Bowlers: Adam Zampa and Eshan Malinga
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka
SL vs AUS (Sri Lanka vs Australia), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 5 games, Australia have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 4 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 14 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Dilshan Madushanka scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 105 match fantasy points while Adam Zampa topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 136 match fantasy points.