The opening match of the "Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 " will be played between Sri Lanka and Australia (SL vs AUS). The match will be played 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. 3.06 m/s winds 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.
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 is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your 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 batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 runs at an average of 1.3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 53 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Travis Head has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 94 runs averaging 31.3 per match. Travis Head also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 10.3 wickets per match. He 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 is a Bowler and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls leg break googly and in the last 3 matches Adam Zampa has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 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 a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Adam Zampa played here and has taken 3, 0, 0 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 3, 4, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 11. Maheesh Theekshana has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Sean Anthony Abbott
Sean Abbott is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sean Abbott bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 3 matches he 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 a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30.5. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 4 matches Glenn Maxwell has scored 16 runs averaging 5.3 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches Glenn Maxwell played here and has taken 2 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. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 122 runs averaging 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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wanindu Hasaranga has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He bowls leg break and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 2 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 a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 4 runs at an average of 1.3 per match. Charith Asalanka is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 53 per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 3 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. Kusal Mendis is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 275 runs at an average of 68.8 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 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 recent 5 matches he has scored 116 runs averaging 23.2 per match.
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Adam Zampa is a leg break googly Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 39.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Adam Zampa has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he 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.