Match Details:
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia( SL vs AUS ), 1st ODI Match, Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
- Date and Time: February 12, 04:30 am GMT / 10:00 am IST / 10:00 am local time
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs AUS Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Sri LankaWho will win the match? – AustraliaSri Lanka vs Australia Preview:
Sri Lanka( SL ) is set to face Australia( AUS ) in their 1st ODI match during the Australia tour of Sri Lanka, in 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at The R.Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, February 12
The last time these two teams faced off in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Sri Lanka batted first and put up 209 runs before getting all out. Australia then chased down the target to secure the win.
LIVE: Who will win today’s match? Cricket Match Prediction
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka dominated New Zealand in their last match during the 2025 Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, securing a massive 140-run victory. Batting first, Sri Lanka put up a strong total of 290/8. In response, New Zealand struggled to chase the target and fell short.
Mark Chapman was the top scorer for New Zealand with 81 runs, while Nathan Smith contributed 17. On the bowling front, Matt Henry impressed with 4 wickets, while Mitchell Santner took 2.
For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka (66) and Kusal Mendis (54) led the batting effort. Asitha Fernando was named Man of the Match for his 3-wicket haul, while Maheesh Theekshana also claimed 3 wickets.
Australia:
Australia faced a tough loss against Pakistan in their last match during the 2024 Pakistan tour of Australia. Batting first, Australia struggled and were bowled out for just 140 runs. Sean Abbott was their top scorer with 30, while Matthew Short added 22. Lance Morris managed to pick up 2 wickets.
Pakistan made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 26.5 overs with 8 wickets to spare. Saim Ayub led the way with 42 runs, while Abdullah Shafique contributed 37. Haris Rauf was named Man of the Match for his 2-wicket haul, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah each took 3 wickets to seal Pakistan’s dominant victory.
SL vs AUS Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka(c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana.
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis.
SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Kusal Mendis, Steven Smith, Kamindu Mendis, Glenn Maxwell, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Maheesh Theekshana.
SL vs AUS Recent 5 Match Performance:
Sri Lanka: W, NR, L, L, W
Australia: L, W, W, L, L
SL vs AUS Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | SL Won | AUS Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
SL vs AUS Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: R.Premadasa Stadium
- City: Colombo
- Capacity: 35, 000
Sri Lanka vs Australia Full Squad:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka(c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.
Australia: Steven Smith(c), Matthew Short, Travis Head, 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.
