Australia will take on Sri Lanka in Match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Super 12 stage, on Thursday, October 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. Both sides will be looking to consolidate their position on the points table in Group 1.
Australia defeated South Africa in their opening match of the tournament. They chased down 119 runs in the final over, with five wickets in hand. Steve Smith scored almost a run-a-ball 35, and Stoinis slammed 24 runs to take Australia over the line. In the bowling department, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa picked two wickets each.
🇦🇺 Preparation complete. Sri Lanka 🔜#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/G7YbpyRhi5
— ICC (@ICC) October 28, 2021
On the other hand, Sri Lanka is also coming on the back of a win against Bangladesh. They chased down 172 runs in 19 overs, with five wickets in hand. The management will be pleased with Charith Asalanka and Bhanu Rajapaksha’s batting performance. They will be hoping that the rest of the batting picks themselves up, to register another win in the tournament.
Idolising a #SriLanka cricket legend, @KusalJPerera is determined to take his game to another level this #T20WorldCuphttps://t.co/NUaGbounmh
— ICC (@ICC) October 28, 2021
With both sides keen to continue the winning momentum, we are in for a cracker of a match on Thursday, October 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Match Details
Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 22, Super 12 Group 1
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: October 28th, at 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium has favored the seamers over the last few matches. It is expected to remain the same for the match. With dew likely in the evening, teams will look to chase. 170 should be a good score.
Australia vs Sri Lanka – Predicted Playing XI
Australia: Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Perera, Pethum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhaunka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
Australia vs Sri Lanka – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Kusal Perera, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Maxwell (C), Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Josh Hazlewood, Dushmantha Chameera, Adam Zampa, Lahiru Kumara
Fantasy Team 2: Kusal Perera, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Adam Zampa (VC), Pat Cummins
