Sri Lanka will host Australia in a multi-format series starting today with the three T20Is. The tour also includes five ODIs and two Test matches. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the first encounter between the two teams.
The reigning T20 champions have already announced their playing XI for the series-opener. Former Australia captain Steve Smith will adopt a more free-flowing role in the middle order while Mitchell Marsh will bat at No.3.
David Warner is expected to give a fiery start while Glenn Maxwell will have to continue his exploits towards the end of the innings. Ashton Agar will also have a big role to play in these Asian wickets.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to play as a unit and trump the Australian side. The limelight will be on Wanindu Hasaranga to weave his magic and keep the Australian batters in check. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who had a good stint in IPL 2022, will look to keep the momentum going in international cricket.
Match Details
1st T20I – Sri Lanka (SL) vs Australia (AUS)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: 7th June at 7:00 PM IST and Local Time
Pitch Report
A total of 150 will be the par score on this venue, and the bowlers are likely to dominate the proceedings. The rain showers and overcast conditions can help the fast bowlers with the ball.
Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka (SL): Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha
Australia (AUS): Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood
SL vs AUS – Fantasy Team Predictions
Fantasy Team 1: Matthew Wade, Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Pathum Nissanka (c), Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Hazlewood (vc), Kane Richardson, Dushmantha Chameera
Fantasy Team 2: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Maheesh Theekshana
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