The first match of the "Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2025 " will be played between Sri Lanka and Australia (SL vs AUS). The match will be played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 29th January 2025 at 10:00 AM IST.
SL vs AUS (Sri Lanka vs Australia), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test
Date: 29th January 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
SL vs AUS, Galle International Stadium, Galle Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 320 runs. The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Galle International Stadium, Galle
Temperature is expected to be around 26.73 °C with 76% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.15 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The spinners have taken 63% 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SL vs AUS, Head to Head
In the 33 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Wicket-Keepers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 2 | 39 | 13 | 0 | - | 4, 34, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Alex Carey | 3 | 144 | 36 | 0 | - | 21, 31, 2, 70, 20 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 233 | 46.6 | 0 | - | 123, 16, 46, 0, 48 | - |
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head is a Batter and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 2 matches this player has scored 39 runs at an average of 13 per match. Travis Head has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets.
- Alex Tyson Carey
Alex Carey is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Alex Carey has an average of 141 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 21, 31, 2, 70, 20 runs at an average of 36 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 233 runs averaging 46.6 per match.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 4, 3, 0 |
| Scott Boland | 2 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 10.2 | 0, 9, 0, 6, 0 | 4, 0, 6, 0, 3 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 27.5 | 0, 0, 1, 15, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Prabath Jayasuriya has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 4, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 41. Prabath Jayasuriya has done very well against this opposition, taking 6, 0, 6 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 13 wickets.
- Scott Michael Boland
Scott Boland is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Scott Boland has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 4, 0, 6, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 10.2.
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a Bowler and has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Mitchell Starc is a left-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 27.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Mitchell Starc has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 2 | 145 | 72.5 | 1 | 53 | 0, 57, 0, 39, 61 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | - | 48, 35, 13, 0, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 44 | 44 | 10 | 17.7 | 0, 29, 0, 15, 0 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 4 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 150 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Beau Webster is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 0, 57, 0, 39, 61 runs averaging 72.5 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 53 per match.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an All Rounder and has an average of 142 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kamindu Mendis is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches he has scored 48, 35, 13, 0, 10 runs averaging 26.5 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Dhananjaya de Silva is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 44 runs at an average of 44 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 4, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 17.7 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 2 | 145 | 72.5 | 1 | 53 | 0, 57, 0, 39, 61 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | - | 48, 35, 13, 0, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 4, 3, 0 |
| Travis Head | 2 | 39 | 13 | 0 | - | 4, 34, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Alex Carey | 3 | 144 | 36 | 0 | - | 21, 31, 2, 70, 20 | - |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Beau Webster has an average of 150 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 0, 57, 0, 39, 61 runs at an average of 72.5 per match. Beau Webster can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 53 wickets per match.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an All Rounder and has an average of 142 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 106 runs at an average of 26.5 per match.
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Prabath Jayasuriya has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 4, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 41. Prabath Jayasuriya has been very successful against this team, taking 6, 0, 6 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 13 wickets.
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head is a Batter and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Travis Head is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches he has scored 4, 34, 0, 0, 1 runs at an average of 13 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Travis Head has bowled well at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Alex Tyson Carey
Alex Carey is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 141 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches Alex Carey has scored 21, 31, 2, 70, 20 runs averaging 36 per match.
SL vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly and Sam Konstas
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Udara, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Pathum Nissanka, Milan Rathnayake and Sonal Dinusha
SL vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Kusal Mendis
Batters: Sam Konstas and Angelo Mathews
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Travis Head and Milan Rathnayake
Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya and Mitchell Starc
Captain: Sam Konstas
Vice-Captain: Beau Webster
SL vs AUS (Sri Lanka vs Australia), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Australia have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2022 where Prabath Jayasuriya scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 260 match fantasy points while Marnus Labuschagne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 171 match fantasy points.