Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns in the 1st ODI of the two match series on 12 February 2025 at the famous Colombo Stadium. The host nation has already lost the Test series and will want to win the ODIs. However, Australia is on a winning track and will look to continue the momentum for upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Australia is going to be without their superstar captain, Pat Cummins. But still, the Australian team appears to be more stronger than Sri Lanka on paper.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI 2025- Colombo Stadium Pitch Report
The Colombo Stadium is known for its spinner-friendly conditions, making batting tougher as the match progresses. Early on, the pitch remains flat with predictable bounce, allowing batters to play freely. Fast bowlers may get some swing with the new ball, but spinners find little assistance initially.
As the game advances, the surface deteriorates, leading to cracks and variable bounce. This favors spinners, making stroke play difficult. The average first-innings score of 231 reflects moderate totals, and teams batting first generally have a better chance of winning. Chasing becomes tricky, so captains often opt to bat first. Spin-heavy attacks thrive, while pacers need variations like slower balls to be effective.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI 2025 Weather Report
Colombo’s weather on Wednesday, the 12th, will be partly cloudy with daytime temperatures reaching 33°C and dropping to 24°C at night. Moderate winds from the north at 15-25 km/h will shift to the northeast at 10-15 km/h in the evening. Humidity levels will vary from 69% during the day to 84% at night. The UV Index will be extreme, and the likelihood of rain remains extremely low.
SL vs AUS- ODI Squads
Sri Lanka– Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), 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
Australia– Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis(w), 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
