SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI 2025- Sri Lankan Team is set to take on Australia in the 1st ODI of the two match series.This is a short two-match ODI series after the completion of two Test matches, starting on Wednesday, February 12, in Colombo.
Sri Lanka couldn’t qualify for the Champions Trophy, but they recently won home series against New Zealand and India. On the other hand, this series is a great opportunity for Australia to play on turning wickets and prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy. However, Australia will miss Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
In this article, we have covered the best Dream11 prediction for Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI in the Australia tour of Sri Lanka. We have also listed the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and more to help you choose the perfect combination for your Dream11 team.
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SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Australia tour of Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper– Kushal mendis
Batters– Steve Smith, Travis Head (C), Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders– Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers– Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs AUS Pitch Report 1st ODI of Australia tour of Sri Lanka
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has always been a challenging venue for visiting teams due to its slow and turning pitch. The surface mostly helps spinners. Both teams will prefer to bat first, as spinners will get a sharp turn, making batting harder as the game progresses. The average score at this stadium is 250.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI Weather Report
The weather in Colombo will be cloudy, with a temperature of 24.1°C and 95% humidity. There is a 17% chance of precipitation during the game.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. Steve Smith: The Aussie legend has been their top run-scorer since last year. He has scored 306 runs in 10 ODIs at an average of 43. He also scored a century in the Test against Sri Lanka. Smith will be a top choice for the fantasy league.
2. Travis Head: The destructive Australian batter has scored 2,645 runs in 69 ODIs and has been Australia’s best batter in this format in recent years. He was the highest run-scorer in the recently concluded BGT series. You can make him the captain of your fantasy XI.
3. Wanindu Hasaranga: The name is enough for Lankan cricket fans. Hasaranga is a quality leg-spinner and can also contribute with the bat, making him a key player to watch out for. He is a perfect choice for the vice-captain of your fantasy squad.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI Injury Updates
There are no injury updates from either team.
Also Read- SL vs Aus 1st ODI Pitch Report
SL vs AUS Possible Playing XI 1st ODI
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: Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
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SL vs AUS 1st ODI Squads
SriLanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.
Australia: Alex Carey (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc.
SL vs AUS 1st ODI Match Prediction- Who Will Win?
Australia is expected to win the 1st ODI of this series. They have been in good form in recent matches and also won the Test series against Sri Lanka. This makes them strong contenders to win this game.