Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns in the first ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, marking the start of a two-match series. While the Islanders aim to bounce back from their recent struggles, Australia will treat the series as a key preparation phase for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
The two teams recently faced off in a two-match Test series, where Australia clinched a 2-0 clean sweep. The visitors will now look to carry their winning momentum into the ODIs. For Sri Lanka, the ODI series presents a crucial chance to rebuild and regain confidence after their disappointing Test series loss.
Despite missing out on the Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka will look to make a strong impression, especially at home, and challenge an in-form Australian unit. With a spin-friendly pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium, the Islanders might rely on their spinners to trouble the Aussie batters.
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga
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