SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Fantasy Preview (Source: @MisranAhmad19/x.com)
The cricket world is on its way to another thrilling encounter as Sri Lanka and Australia are set to face each other on February 14 in their last ODI encounter before the Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka’s iconic R Premadasa Stadium is all set to host the thrilling encounter live from 10:00 AM (IST).
Ahead of the high-voltage clash, here is a close look at the Dream11 Predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch reports, best-predicted XIs and top player picks for the fantasy contests of the match.
SL vs AUS Preview
After facing a heartbreaking defeat in the Test series, Sri Lanka made a remarkable bounce in the ODI series. While facing Australia in the first ODI match of the two-match ODI series, the home side shined with their excellence. While batting first, the host faced setbacks after losing setbacks as Spencer Johnson and Aaron Hardie secured crucial scalps early on. But the tide turned in Sri Lanka’s favor when captain Charith Asalanka shined with a brilliant century. He gave a huge boost to the team's total with a sensational 127-run knock.
While chasing the total, the Australia struggled in front of the Sri Lankan bowling excellence. Maheesh Theekshana led the way with a dominating 4-wicket haul and the other bowlers kept the domination alive. While losing consecutive wickets, the Australian side was under pressure. Amidst the struggle, Alex Carey and Aaron Hardie added 41 and 32 runs. But those efforts fell short as Sri Lanka registered a dominating 49-run victory over the opponent.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Record In ODIs
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | Australia Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 37 | 64 | 04 |
SL vs AUS Weather And Pitch Report
| Factors | Expected Conditions |
|---|---|
| Weather | Cool and breezy |
| Pitch | Bowling-friendly |
Weather: The weather at R. Premadasa Stadium looks promising for match day, with temperatures hovering around 30-32°C. Although there might be a bit of cloud cover, it shouldn't interfere with the game. Winds will be blowing at approximately 12 km/h. With no rain in the forecast, fans can anticipate a smooth and uninterrupted match.
Pitch: The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is anticipated to favor bowlers, particularly spinners. Initially, the surface provides consistent bounce, allowing batters to settle in. However, as the game unfolds, the pitch begins to wear down, along with unpredictable bounce. This will complicate stroke play, giving spinners a notable edge as the ball turns sharply and grips the surface. Historically, batting has been challenging in this venue, and the conditions are expected to lean towards the bowlers, especially in the later stages of the match.
R Premadasa Stadium– Record Of Chasing Team
As the next match is set to unfold at the iconic R Premadasa Stadium, the venue has hosted 168 ODI matches. Out of those, the team batted first winning 91 encounters and the chasing side took away 65 matches. Depending on the previous stats, the toss-winning captain might choose to bat first.
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
| Players | Fantasy Points | Tournament Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 266 Points | In this series, 127 runs and 1 wicket |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 161 Points | In this series, 4 wickets |
| Dunith Wellalage | 125 Points | In this series, 30 runs and 2 wickets |
| Sean Abbott | 122 Points | In this series, 20 runs and 3 wickets |
| Aaron Hardie | 116 Runs | In this series 32 runs and 2 wickets |
Hot Picks For SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction And Fantasy Cricket Tips
| Players | Roles |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | |
| Kusal Mendis | Batter |
| Charith Asalanka | All-Rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Australia | |
| Steve Smith | Batter |
| Sean Abbott | All-Rounder |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Captain And Vice-Captain
| Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Small League Contests | Dunith Wellalage | Marnus Labuschagne |
| Head to Head Contests | Maheesh Theekshana | Sean Abbott |
| Grand League Contests | Steve Smith | Charith Asalanka |
SL vs AUS Fantasy Team For Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI: Dream11 Team 1 (Source: @Dream11 App)
Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Charith Asalanka, Aaron Hardie, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Steve Smith
Vice-Captain: Dunith Wellalage
SL vs AUS Fantasy Team For Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI: Dream11 Team 2 (Source: @Dream11 App)
Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Steve Smith, Pathum Nissanka, Jake Fraser McGurk
All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Avishka Fernando, Nathan Ellis, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain: Sean Abbott
SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and expected team conditions if both sides, a 2-4-3-2 or a 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.
 "Poulomi Chakraborty")
