SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: 2nd ODI Sri Lanka vs Australia

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This is SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction. It will be the second match of the ODI Series. Sri Lanka will take on Australia in the second ODI of the tour. This match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will be played on 14th February 2025 at 10am IST. 

Sri Lanka and Australia have faced each other in 105 head-to-head meetings. The Aussies have won 64 while the Lankans have 37 victories to their name. Charith Asalanka (127 off 126 balls) and Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 40) inspired Sri Lanka to a memorable come-from-behind win over Australia, by 49 runs, in the ODI series opener in Colombo.

Sri Lanka were down and out at 55/5 in the 15th over but the skipper waged a lone battle, leading from the front with his fourth ODI century that took Sri Lanka to a respectable 214. Australia were reduced to 18/3 in the chase. After a handy cameo with the bat, Wellalage made an immediate impact with the ball as well when he got Smith out with his very first delivery.A 52-run stand between Alex Carey (41) and Marnus Labuschagne (15) stabilized the chase, but once Theekshana broke through it was game over.

Theekshana troubled the lower-order as Australia were bowled for mere 165. Sri Lanka are leading the series 1-0. This promises to be a thrilling match between these two high-quality teams.  

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Australia: Matt Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will be challenging for batting and there will be some turn on offer in the first innings. We can expect a balanced affair and the average score at this venue is close to 270. The ball will come on nicely in the second innings. Dew is expected to set in so both sides will prefer chasing at this venue. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
• You can take the risk of dropping the fast bowlers from the team bowling first.
• Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks

Charith Asalanka (SL)

• Charith Asalanka has done well in the ODI format having scored 2296 runs in 72 ODI matches at a healthy average of 40. He will be a good captaincy pick. 
• He scored a century in the previous match. 

Travis Head (AUS)

• Travis Head has scored 2645 runs in 69 ODIs in this format 
• In the last ODI series played against England in September 2024, he slammed 248 runs in 4 innings form.

Mitch Starc (AUS)

• Mitch Starc has scalped 244 wickets in 127 ODI matches
• He will spearhead the bowling attack for Australia which adds to his fantasy value in this game. 

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Tips

If Sri Lanka bats first

• Kusal Mendis will be a top differential pick.
• Asalanka, Nissanka and Hasaranga will be the top C/VC options.
• You can take the risk of dropping Eshan Malinga

If Australia bats first

• Matt Short will be a top differential pick.
• Zampa will be worth the risk.
• Head, Maxwell and Starc will be the top C/VC options.

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