SL vs AUS 2025, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Sri Lanka vs Australia

Sri Lanka will take on Australia in a short but significant two-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting on Wednesday, February 12.

For Sri Lanka, this series is about redemption. Having failed to qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, they now aim to rebuild their ODI setup and prove their capabilities On the other hand, Australia will enter this series with significantly higher stakes. With injuries and player pullouts affecting their squad, the visitors must adapt quickly and find the right combinations to keep their ODI momentum intact. Additionally, with an eye on the long-term roadmap towards the Champions Trophy, Australia will look to experiment while still aiming to dominate.

Match Details: SL vs AUS, 1st ODI

• Date and Time: February 12, 4:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am IST/ 10:00 am local
• Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

R.Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has historically been a challenging venue for visiting teams, given its slow and turning tracks. The surface typically assists spinners, especially in the latter half of the game, making batting increasingly difficult as the pitch deteriorates. Spinners will enjoy the sharp turn, making it imperative for teams to bat well in the first innings and put up a competitive total. With these conditions in mind, captains winning the toss might prefer to bat first and post a strong total, considering the increasing difficulty of chasing under lights in Colombo.

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Josh Inglis
• Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka
• All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka
• Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Travis Head(c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
• Choice 2: Mitchell Starc(c), Adam Zampa (vc)

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SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Marnus Labuschagne, Tanveer Sangha

SL vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 12, 4:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

Australia: Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

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