SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

In the second and final ODI of the three-match series, hosts (SL vs AUS) by 49 runs in the opening match. Notably, on Friday, February 14, the match will take place in Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.

After two straight losses to New Zealand and a game that ended without a result, Sri Lanka has now won two of their past five ODIs. Their goal is to win this game and end up winning the series 2-0. It’s interesting to note that Sri Lanka has won three of their previous five ODIs against Australia. It will be a lavish encounter for both teams because of the home field advantage and their hot spinners.

However, the last five ODIs have seen a poor performance from Australia, the reigning ODI World Cup champions. They have just suffered three straight losses, including one to Sri Lanka. Steve Smith‘s team will want to win this match in order to tie the series at one. More significantly, the visitors want to find their winning rhythm in time so they can enter the Champions Trophy 2025 on a high note.

Speaking of the famous Colombo venue, the surface is anticipated to help the spinners and will only slow down more as the match goes on. As a result, the captain who wins the toss will try to bat first and score a high score. The second innings will then be spent trying to take advantage of the spinning conditions and exert as much pressure as possible on the opposition. For those who are unaware, the Lankan Lions also batted first in the previous match before the spinners flawlessly performed their duties to surprise Australia.

SL vs AUS