Sri Lanka is set to face Australia in the 2nd ODI of their two-match series. Sri Lanka won the first ODI, thanks to a brilliant century by Charith Asalanka. They will aim for a series whitewash, while Australia will look to level the series. Interestingly, Sri Lanka has defeated Australia in three of their last five ODIs. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 14.
In this article, we have covered the best Dream11 prediction for the Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI in Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka. We have also listed the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and more to help you choose the perfect combination for your Dream11 team.
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Australia tour of Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper– Kushal mendis
Batters– Steve Smith, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders– Matt Short, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka (C), Aaron Hardie, Dunith Wellalage (VC)
Bowlers– Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson
SL vs AUS Pitch Report 2nd ODI of Australia tour of Sri Lanka
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for assisting bowlers, especially spinners. The surface tends to be slow and offers sharp turn as the game progresses, making it challenging for batters in the second innings. The average first-innings score here is around 206, while the overall average score is 182. However, some matches have seen an average total of 250. Given the spin-friendly conditions, teams winning the toss will prefer to bat first to avoid a big run chase under pressure.
SL vs AUS 2nd Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy during the match. The temperature is expected to be around 28°C on match day, with 79% humidity and a wind speed of 30.8 km/hr. The visibility will be 10 km, and there is a 65% chance of rain during the game.
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. C Asalanka – The Lankan captain single-handedly saved his team from trouble in the series opener, scoring his 4th ODI century before getting dismissed for 127. His innings included 14 fours and 5 sixes. He is a perfect choice for captain in the fantasy squad.
2. N Ellis – Star Australian pace-bowling all-rounder Nathan Ellis was one of the few good performers with the ball in the series opener. He took 3 wickets in his 9-over spell with a strike rate of 18.00. In the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood, he can give you some valuable fantasy points.
3. D Wellalage – Dunith Wellalage has been in excellent form this year. He is a match-winner with both bat and ball. He has scored 124 runs in 5 ODIs at an average of 41.30, including a fifty. Wellalage has also taken 9 wickets. He will be a great choice for captain or vice-captain in fantasy teams.
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Injury Updates
There are no injury updates from either team
SL vs AUS Possible Playing XI 2nd ODI
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.
Australia: Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Squads
SriLanka: 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: Alex Carey (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc.
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Match Prediction- Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match. They will aim to repeat their performance from the first game with some improvements. Australia’s shot selection in the first ODI was poor, as they played across the line too often and lost wickets easily. This makes Sri Lanka strong contenders to win this game.
