Preview:
Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in the Match 22 of the World T20 Cup. The former started their campaign on a positive note by securing a win against South Africa. The Kangaroos restricted the Proteas to a total of 118 runs and then chased down the target to register a win by five wickets. They will look forward to continuing their winning momentum in the tournament.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have had an impressive run in the tournament so far. They won all their three matches to advance to the Super 12s. The team also emerged triumphant against Bangladesh in the previous game. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 172 to win by five wickets against the Tigers.
Match Details:
Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 22
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Date and Time: October 28 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be inclined towards the batters. Chasing teams have had an edge on this surface. On winning the toss, opting to chase can be a good alternative on this pitch.
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Probable Playing XIs for AUS vs SRI:
Australia
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando
Top Picks for AUS vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Charith Asalanka played an impressive knock of unbeaten 80 runs to fashion the team’s victory against Bangladesh. He will be determined to perform for the side. He can be a good player to bank on for this match.
Josh Hazlewood has been in a good form lately. He continued his momentum in this tournament as well. He picked up two crucial wickets in the last match and can be a good pick for this match.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a belligerent half-century in the previous game to be one of the architects of Sri Lanka’s victory. He will aim to make an impact on the side in this match as well.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Kusal Perera, Matthew Wade, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (vc), Charith Asalanka, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood (c)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka (c), Steven Smith, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Lahiru Kumara
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Josh Hazlewood and Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain Options: Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Glenn Maxwell
