AUS vs SL 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Australia and Sri Lanka will step up their T20 World Cup preparations with a T20I series. The first match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground and will start at 1:40 PM IST.
Australia resumes their T20 World Cup defence preparations with a home series against Sri Lanka. They won the previous edition of the tournament in UAE against all odds. They had a terrific outing as a team and gave a glimpse of what the team is capable of. Unlike Australia, Sri Lanka endured a poor outing and couldn’t make it to the playoffs. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh were the two standout performers for Australia. Both of them, however, have been rested from the series. Josh Hazlewood returns to the mix through. Daniel Sams and Ben McDermott have been called into the squad after impressive BPL.
Speaking about Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis has tested positive and will not be part of the game. IN his absence, senior batter Dinesh Chandimal is likely to take the keeping gloves. Despite Australia playing with a slightly weakened squad, they are likely to steamroll the visitors given their current form.
Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Match Live Streaming
The series will be televised on the Sony Network, while the fans can enjoy the live streaming on the SonyLiv app
Live Streaming: They will also be streamed on SonyLiv App.
AUS vs SL Match Toss Prediction
Sydney historically has favoured the team batting first given its tendency to get slower as the game progress. Expect the skipper winning the toss to bat.
AUS vs SL Pitch Report
The wicket will be a good sporting wicket. While it will be slightly flat, bowlers who bowl a lot of cutters and slower balls can trouble the batters. Spinners will also be dangerous here.
Weather Report
Sunny throughout with a high of 29 degrees for the first couple of hours of the game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Match 2022
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh have been rested from the Australia squad, while Daniel Sams and Ben McDermott have been called up. Josh Hazlewood returns as well.
AUS Key Players
- Steven Smith - Smith is a key player in this team that is laced with power hitters. Especially in Sydney, you need a batter who can stay long at the wicket and play spin well and Smith is very good at that.
- Glenn Maxwell - When it comes to T20 cricket, there is no bigger player in Australia than Glenn Maxwell. In addition to his match-winning abilities with the bat, he is very potent with his off-spin as well, which will be handy in Sydney.
- Josh Hazlewood - Returning from an injury, Hazlewood would be keen to make an impact ahead of the IPL auction. His ability to bowl accurate lines makes him lethal on these flat tracks.
AUS Team Form
Australia last played in the T20 World Cup and won their maiden title.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Aaron Finch, Ben McDermott, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (WK), Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Kusal Mendis won’t be available for the match due to a health issue. Dinesh Chandimal is likely to take keeping gloves for this match.
SL Key Players
- Avishka Fernando - The batter is rated very highly in Sri Lanka. While his performances have been inconsistent, a good series against Australia will skyrocket his stocks. Also, he likes to play aggressively at the top that allows the pressure off the other batters.
- Charith Asalanka - Another very impressive youngster. Asalanka was in decent form in the Lanka Premier League and has some runs behind him. He will be keen to take that form into the Australia T20Is
- Wanindu Hasaranga - Wanindu Hasaranga will be the lead spinner for Sri Lanka and the conditions in Sydney will be in his favour.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka too last played T20Is in the World Cup but filed to reach playoffs.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana
Australia vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
Australia have a better head to head record but Sri Lanka have won more matches in Australia.
AUS vs SL Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
AUS Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
17 |
9 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| In Australia |
9 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
Who will win Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Match?
Australia undoubtedly will start the match as favourites and betting sites have also backed them to win
Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Rate
🏆 Australia vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Sri Lanka will have high spirits going into the series but unfortunately they lack the quality to overpower this Australian side. It will be a huge upset if Sri Lanka manages to win even a single game. Australia are massive favourites.
Feb 11 - Feb 11, 2022
13:40 IST / 8:10 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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