Preview:
Sri Lanka A will take on Australia A in the first unofficial Test series before the two-match international test series, which begins on June 29th. Sri Lanka is set to host a practise match between the two teams on June 14th. Many new talents and experienced players are eager to make their way into the official test squad after performing in this game. Sri Lanka’s key players include Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, and Niroshan Dickwella, while Australia’s key players include Travis Head, Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw, and Tanveer Sangha.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka A vs Australia A, 1st Unofficial Test
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
Date & Time: 14th June-17th June at 9:30 AM IST and Local Time
SL-A vs AU-A, 1st Unofficial Test, Pitch Report:
The pitch at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is batter-friendly, and both teams will look to bat first in this crucial match. Based on previous matches, the teams are expected to post scores of 350. Seam bowlers will be a lethal weapon for picking wickets in overcast conditions.
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SL-A vs AU-A, 1st Unofficial Test Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka A
Oshada Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Nisala Tharaka, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay
Australia A
Josh Philippe (wk), Henry Hunt (c), Matt Renshaw, Marcus Harris, Nic Maddinson, Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, Mark Steketee, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tanveer Sangha
Top Picks for SL-A vs AU-A Dream11 Match:
Top Picks- Sri Lanka A
Kamindu Mendis:
He is a must-pick and Sri Lanka’s best batter in the format. He has scored 2007 runs at an excellent average of 66.90 in 21 games.
Lakshitha Manasinghe:
He is the top pick and all-rounder from Sri Lanka, and he is currently in top form. He has scored 509 runs and taken 60 wickets at an average of 25.50 in 15 games.
Top Picks- Australia A
Travis Head:
He has scored 1578 runs at an outstanding average of 41.52 in 26 games in the format so far.
Cameron Green:
He is a promising young all-rounder from Australia. He has scored 619 runs and taken 16 wickets, at an average of 36.41 in 12 games.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL-A vs AU-A Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Josh Philippe, Marcus Harris, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Matt Renshaw, Travis Head (c), Kamindu Mendis, Cameron Green (vc), Shiran Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mark Steketee, Nathan McAndrew
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL-A vs AU-A Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Alex Carey, Marcus Harris (vc), Lakshitha Manasinghe, Nic Maddinson, Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis (c), Cameron Green, Shiran Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mark Steketee, Prabath Jayasuriya
Today’s SL-A vs AU-A Probable Winners:
AU-A are expected to secure a victory in this fixture.
