AUS vs SL ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup 2023
Match 14 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup sees Australia and Sri Lanka go head to head at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Monday afternoon. Both sides come into this match still looking for their first victory of the tournament after losing their opening two fixtures. Australia have been beaten by the hosts India and South Africa with Sri Lanka going down to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Read on as we preview this game. The day-night group stage clash gets underway in Lucknow at 14:00 local time.
Australia are not used to losing the opening two matches of the Cricket World Cup and we expect a big reaction from across their side for this game. Sri Lanka are also low on confidence but we expect Australia to perform and to beat Sri knk
Sri Lanka were unstoppable in this format up until a few weeks ago but now look down on confidence and are making a habit of being outplayed. However, Australia have also been well beaten in their games as well so Sri Lanka must believe that the tide will turn.
Australia vs Sri Lanka ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Cricket, Sky Sports SL, Willow TV and Star Sports
Live Streaming:You can live-stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar and Sky Go
AUS vs SL Match Toss Prediction
The last two and three of the last four ODIs at this venue have been won by the team batting first so we predict that both skippers will choose to bat first in this match.
AUS vs SL Pitch Report
The BRSABV Ekana pitch is likely to offer pace and bounce with some side to side movement for the pace bowlers also. A par score will be in the region of 300 in this game.
Out of 5 ODIs that have taken place at this venue, the team batting first has won 3 times and the chasing team has won twice.
Lucknow Weather Report
We can expect far higher levels of humidity in the second half of this match in Lucknow with the temperature forecast to be above 30 degrees for the opening three hours of the game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Australia vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023
Australia Team News & Playing 11
Australia Team News
Pat Cummins is not ready to hit the panic button after two defeats so far in the competition and it would be a big surprise if there were any changes to the Australia team for this match. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis came in for the last game and we expect them to retain their places.
Australia Key Players
- David Warner - The left-handed opener had been in excellent form of late but struggled to a 27-ball 13 against South Africa. Irrespective of the game situation.
- Marnus Labuschagne - The right-handed top order batter was not originally selected for the tournament by Australia. However, he was the only Australian to hit 30 in the last game and top scored with 46.
- Glenn Maxwell - Maxwell has not performed well with the bat so far but he has been bowling well. He has picked 2 wickets in 2 matches and bowled at an impressive economy of 3.72. We are backing him as a key all-rounder for this match.
Australia Key Batsmen Stats
| Player |
Mat (ODI) |
Inns |
Runs |
HS |
Ave |
SR |
100s |
50s |
| David Warner |
152 |
150 |
6451 |
179 |
44.79 |
96.11 |
20 |
31 |
| Marnus Labuschagne |
40 |
38 |
1341 |
124 |
37.25 |
85.74 |
2 |
8 |
| Glenn Maxwell |
131 |
120 |
3513 |
108 |
33.14 |
123.47 |
2 |
23 |
- Josh Hazlewood - The right-arm fast medium bowler is a very consistent performer in this format and has taken 7 wickets from his last four ODI matches in India.
- Mitchell Starc - The experienced left-arm opening bowler added another couple of wickets to his ODI tally with the dismissals of the dangerous David Miller and Marco Jansen on Thursday.
Australia Key Bowlers Stats
| Player |
Mat (ODI) |
Inns |
Overs |
Wkts |
BBM |
Ave |
Econ |
SR |
5w |
| Josh Hazlewood |
76 |
75 |
669.2 |
120 |
6/52 |
26.35 |
4.72 |
33.4 |
3 |
| Mitchell Starc |
113 |
113 |
970.0 |
223 |
6/28 |
22.31 |
5.12 |
26.0 |
9 |
Australia Team Form
Australia have not only lost both of their ODIs in this World Cup 2023 but have won only one of their last eight games in this format.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
Sri Lanka Team News
Although Sri Lanka are known for being good competitors at Cricket World Cups, they suffered another injury during the defeat to Pakistan last week. Unfortunately it was to skipper Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis will lead the team in his absence.
Sri Lanka Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka - The right-handed opener has established himself at the top of the order across all formats and hit 51 runs as an opener in the last match.
- Kusal Mendis - There is no doubt who the Sri Lanka in-form batter is and the keeper-batter has hit scores of 76 and 122 so far in the tournament. He could well take on the captaincy in this game as well.
Sri Lanka Key Batsmen Stats
| Player |
Mat (ODI) |
Inns |
Runs |
HS |
Ave |
SR |
100s |
50s |
| Pathum Nissanka |
42 |
42 |
1447 |
137 |
37.10 |
83.49 |
3 |
10 |
| Kusal Mendis |
114 |
111 |
3413 |
122 |
33.46 |
86.93 |
3 |
26 |
- Dunith Wellalage - The team management had high hopes for the left-arm spinner in this competition and so far his recent eating so far he has picked up only a wicket in the campaign and has conceded 143 runs from two matches.
- Maheesh Theekhana - The right-arm spinner is one of the taller slower bowlers in the tournament and we can expect to see him get turn and bounce in this game.
- Dilshan Madushanka - Dilshan Madushanka has picked 4 wickets in 2 matches so far and currently the leading wicket taker in the team. We are expecting some more wickets from him in this match.
Sri Lanka Key Bowlers Stats
| Player |
Mat (ODI) |
Inns |
Overs |
Wkts |
BBM |
Ave |
Econ |
SR |
5w |
| Dunith Wellalage |
17 |
16 |
113.0 |
20 |
5/40 |
31.25 |
5.53 |
33.9 |
1 |
| Maheesh Theekhana |
28 |
28 |
239.0 |
45 |
4/25 |
24.24 |
4.56 |
31.8 |
0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka |
8 |
8 |
63.2 |
14 |
3/15 |
26.21 |
5.79 |
27.1 |
0 |
Sri Lanka Team Form
Sri Lanka has lost their last 2 matches and were beaten comprehensivley against India in Asia Cup Final before the world cup.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka
Australia vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
Although Australia lead Sri Lanka 63-35 across the overall head to head in this format, It is Sri Lanka who have won three of the last four clashes between the sides.
AUS vs SL Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
AUS Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
102 |
63 |
35 |
0 |
4 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
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Australia vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
Although both teams are struggling at the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Australia are the clear favourites with the bookies at 1.28 to win. Sri Lanka are 3.50 to get their first victory of the campaign.
Who will win Australia vs Sri Lanka ODI Match?
With many of the pitches in this tournament offering good pace and bounce, Australia’s batters should be excelling in this competition. Both teams have their weaknesses but it is Australia who we have as the top team.
🏆 Australia vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Both teams would have expected to have picked up at least one win so far in the tournament and it will be interesting to see if the lack of confidence in the side produces an exciting game. Australia are the type of team who can suddenly go from losing successive matches to winning an event very quickly. Our prediction is for Australia’s side to be extremely focused in this game and to eliminate some of the casual fielding seen in the last game. We expect Sri Lanka to be on top at times but for Australia to win this game.
Australia to beat Sri Lanka
Oct 16, 2023
14:00 IST / 8:30 GMT
Ekana Cricket Stadium - Lucknow, India
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