SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Australia Tour Of Sri Lanka 2025, 1st Test

SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction [Source: @ICC/x]

Sri Lanka (SL) and Australia (AUS) will be squaring off in the first Test of their two-match series for the 2025 Warne–Muralitharan Trophy at the Galle International Stadium between January 29 and February 2. The series also constitutes a part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC WTC cycle.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

SL vs AUS 1st Test Preview

After losing a Test series in England back in September last year, the Sri Lankan cricket team bounced back strongly with a 2-0 whitewash over New Zealand at home. However, their rising WTC final ambitions were soon deterred by a raging South African unit in December as the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side fell to a crushing 0-2 defeat against Temba Bavuma’s troops. Already out of contention for qualifying in the WTC finals, the Sri Lankan team will be aiming to end their topsy-turvy campaign on a positive note. Kamindu Mendis will start out as their most prolific run-getter off late alongside senior wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal. Prabath Jayasuriya will be expected to helm Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy attack while Asitha Fernando will spearhead the team’s fast bowling arsenal.

The Australian cricket team recently qualified for the WTC 2025 finals by defeating age-old rivals India at home. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, the current WTC holders also won a series in New Zealand back in March last year. Having won nine of their last 12 Test matches, the Australian team will be aiming to sustain its winning momentum before squaring off against South Africa later in June. With Cummins opting out due to personal reasons, legendary batter Steve Smith will be leading the visitors, with fellow run-scoring juggernaut Travis Head serving as his deputy. With the ball, senior spinner Nathan Lyon will be expected to play a major role in the series, while Mitchell Starc will shoulder the Australian pace attack with Scott Boland.

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SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Record in Tests

SL vs AUS 1st Test Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with minimal chances of rains during the opening session on Day 1. However, heavy rains will likely wash out the remaining two sessions of the day, with temperatures ranging around the 29° mark. The forecast also indicates some heavy rains on Days 2 and 3 at the venue.

Pitch Report: The surface at the Galle International Stadium will heavily favor batters and spinners. Like a typical Sri Lankan wicket, spinners and batters will be expected to play a major role in this match. Spinners, in particular, will get even sharper turn and bounce as the match progresses. Fast bowlers will also receive some assistance in the form of early seam movement with the new ball.

Galle International Stadium, Galle – Record of Chasing Teams

The chasing teams have managed to win 15 Tests of the 46 matches played at the Galle International Stadium so far. The teams batting first, on the other hand, won 25, with the remaining six resulting in draws. Owing to the favorable track record here, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Captain and Vice-captain

SL vs AUS 1st Test Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey
Batters: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain: Steve Smith

SL vs AUS 1st Test Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

SL vs AUS 1st Test 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Angelo Mathews
All-rounders: Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain: Prabath Jayasuriya
Vice-captain: Nathan Lyon

SL vs AUS 1st Test Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-4-3-2 or 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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