Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2021
Thursday’s only 2021 T20 World Cup fixture sees Australia take on Sri Lanka in Group 1 in Dubai. Australia got their tournament off to a good start with a 5 wicket win over South Africa on Saturday. Sri Lanka won their first match in this year’s Super 12 stage, beating Bangladesh by 5 wickets on Sunday. Read on as we preview this match. The game begins at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, Dubai at 18:00 local time.
Australia came into the tournament looking for form and with very few pundits tipping them for success. However, they have already brushed aside an in-form South Africa team and will be looking to build on that performance.
After Scotland were thrashed by Afghanistan, Sri Lanka are now the only team to have navigated the First Round and still to have a 100% record in the competition. This will be their toughest test so far but they are in excellent form.
AUS vs SL T20 Match Live streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will show the game in India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Sky Cricket in the UK and Willow TV in the USA will broadcast the match. Foxtel and Kayo will show the match in Australia.
Live Streaming:Fans in India can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
AUS vs SL Match Toss Prediction
Neither team will think the game is over if they lose the toss. We expect both captains to insert the opposition if they win the toss.
AUS vs SL Match Pitch Report
Generally spin bowlers have had the most joy in Dubai since the start of the Super 12 stage. We expect any total over 155 to be defendable in this match.
Weather Report
Clear skies with moderate levels of humidity in Dubai during this evening game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Australia vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2021
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
There are no injuries in the Australia camp and we expect to see them field the same XI in this match of T20 World Cup. Unusually for a side who pride themselves on never taking a backward step, they did not hit any sixes in their successful reply against South Africa.
AUS Key Players
- Steve Smith - In spite of being one of the great batters of his generation, there are still some doubts over Smith in this format. He top scored for Australia in the win over South Africa.
- Glenn Maxwell - The big hitting all-rounder had to work hard for his 18 on Saturday. He is in strong form after a successful UAE leg in the IPL.
- Josh Hazlewood - The pace bowler took the big top-order wickets of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen against South Africa
Although no where near their best, Australia have won two of their last three IT20s and look like they are warming up nicely.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Dasun Shanka’s side were forced into one change ahead of their clash against Bangladesh with spinner Maheesh Theekshana ruled out through injury. Binura Fernando replaced him but we expect Theekshana to be fit and to come back in for this match.
SL Key Players
- Kusal Perera - The keeper-batsman is yet to deliver a big innings in the tournament but he is a big talent and it is only a matter of time.
- Charith Asalanka - The young batter has impressed since making his international debut in June. He has starred in ODIs and transferred his skills to the IT20 format against Bangladesh.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - The bowling all-rounder has already shown off his batting and spin-bowling skills in the tournament. Australia’s bowlers will be very wary of facing him.
After coming into the tournament in the First Round with plenty of question marks against them, Sri Lanka have now won four straight IT20s.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Aishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Chameera, Binura Fernando
Australia vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
Australia have won the last four IT20s against Sri Lanka but the overall head to head score is level.
AUS vs SL Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
AUS Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 16 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
Australia are favourites to make it five straight victories over Sri Lanka in this format.
Who will win Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 Match?
Neither side have their experienced big guns firing yet, but Charith Asalanka will welcome the opportunity to show just how good he is against a talented Australia pace attack.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Rate
🏆 Australia vs Sri Lanka Prediction
With Sri Lanka in top form and Australia looking to put in another strong showing, this will be a game followed by millions across the globe. We expect to see a more attacking display from Australia and ultimately a very close match. Our prediction is a win for Australia.
Oct 28, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Dubai Cricket Stadium - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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