Prediction for SL vs AUS Dream11 Contest - Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report and Weather report for the 1st T20I of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Australia.
The Aussies will tour Sri Lanka for 3-match T20I series, 5-match ODI series and 2 test matches. This will be the first game of the tour and of the T20I series. Both teams will look to do well and win the series.
Sri Lanka will be playing in their own backyard and that will give them a lot of confidence against the defending T20 World Cup champions. It really is a great chance for the Lankans to do well and win the series and they have the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Duhsmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaska, etc who are more than capable of doing that. They will look to put pressure on the Aussies by winning the first game.
Australia, on the other hand, are looking really strong as a side. David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, etc. are experienced campaigners and will look to perform well for their side. It won’t be easy for the Aussies in the subcontinental conditions but they have what it takes to succeed here.
Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st T20I, Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2022
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date and Time: 7th June 2022, Tuesday, 7:00 PM IST
The pitch will be good for batting as it will be the first game of the series and it will be a fresh wicket. Pacers will get some movement in the air with the new ball while spinners will be very crucial as and will get good assistance as the game progresses. The average first innings score here is 154 runs in 41 T20Is and chasing sides have won 22 matches of those 41. Teams will look to bowl first after winning the toss.
Sri Lanka has a very exciting squad and are looking very balanced as well and will fancy their chances in their own backyard. But the Aussies are looking very strong and won’t be easy to win against them. Sri Lanka is expected to win this game.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana/Kasun Rajitha
Australia: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood
Mitchell Marsh: Mitchell Marsh will be a default captaincy pick for this match. He will bat at number 3 and may bowl an over or two. Marsh has been exceptional for Australia since the last T20 World Cup and he was in excellent form in IPL 2022 as well. He can win games on his own and will be very crucial for the Aussies in this series.
David Warner: David Warner will be an excellent captain pick for your fantasy teams. The southpaw will be high on confidence as he was in superb form in the IPL scoring 412 runs in 12 games. He scored 5 fifties; most by any batter in IPL 2022.
Pathum Nissanka: Pathum Nissanka was Sri Lanka’s best batter when these two sides met earlier this season. He is a very exciting batter and will open the innings for his team. Nissanka was the highest run-scorer of the T20I series between these two teams earlier this season with 184 runs at an average of 36.80. He will be a top captaincy pick.
Charith Asalanka (8.5 Credits): Charith Asalanka will be a key batter for the Lankans. He will bat in the middle-order. Asalanka is a good player of spin bowling and will look to do well in the middle-overs. He is a good budget pick at 8.5 credits.
Maheesh Theekshana (8.5 Credits): Maheesh Theekshana is a top budget option for your fantasy teams. He is coming off a very impressive IPL and will be a crucial part of Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. Theekshana is a mystery spinner and will bowl with the new ball.
Kane Richardson: Kane Richardson will be an excellent differential pick for this game. Richardson is one of the main pacers for Australia and will mainly bowl in the death overs. Richardson is known for his variations and can give good points with his bowling. He picked 8 wickets in the T20I series against Sri Lanka earlier this year.
If SL Bats First: C – Mitchell Marsh, VC – Wanindu Hasaranga
If AUS Bats First: C – David Warner, VC – Pathum Nissanka
If SL Bats First: C – Josh Hazlewood, VC – Maheesh Theekshana
If AUS Bats First: C – Glenn Maxwell, VC – Dushmantha Chameera
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