With 1-0 ahead in the series, Australia will look to wrap up the series when they lock horns against Sri Lanka in the second T20I on Wednesday in Colombo. The reigning T20 champions thrashed the hosts by 10 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series.
The visiting team produced a well-rounded performance in the first game. While Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball, openers Aaron Finch and David Warner chased down the total without losing any wickets.
Australia will look to continue the winning momentum against the Sri Lankans, who will look to arrest their middle-order collapse. The hosts were well-placed at 100/2 but lost their remaining eight wickets in just 27 runs.
Sri Lanka will hope to make amends in the second outing and come out all guns blazing to keep the series alive.
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): Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Kasun Rajitha
Australia (AUS): Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell 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: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Warner (C), Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood (VC), Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson
Fantasy Team 2: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Charith Asalanka (C), Danushka Gunathilaka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc (VC), Maheesh Theekshana
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