Preview
Australia will clash with Sri Lanka in a five-match T20I series, the first of which will begin on 11th February 2022. The Aussies are the reigning world champions of T20 cricket, having won the World Cup last year.
On the other hand, the Sri Lankan side was last seen in a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, which they won 2-1. Both teams will look to start the series with a win.
Match Details
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date & Time: 11th February, 01:40 PM
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sydney is a good one for batting. The batters can score runs if they can spend some time out in the middle. The ball will also swing early on as well.
Probable Playing XIs for AUS vs SL
Australia
Aaron Finch (C), Ben McDermott, Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana
Top Picks for AUS vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Aaron Finch is the leading run-scorer for the Australian side in T20I cricket and has blasted 2608 runs at a strike rate of close to 150.
Glenn Maxwell is a dangerous batter who can rip apart any bowling attack. He has scored close to 2000 T20I runs at a strike rate of over 155.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the 4th highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka and has scalped 52 wickets in his career.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Matthew Wade, Dinesh Chandimal, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Dasun Shanaka, Aaron Finch (C), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Matthew Wade, Glenn Maxwell (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Aaron Finch, Pathum Nissanka, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Dushmantha Chameera (VC), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain Options: Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera
