SL vs AUS: Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 2nd Test
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: On Friday at the Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka will host Australia in the second and final Test match. When Sri Lanka’s second innings collapsed on just 113 runs, they lost the first game by a margin of 10 wickets. After testing positive for the Covid-19 virus, the hosts will now be without Dananjaya de Silva, Asitha Fernando, and Jeffrey Vandersay for this match. As they were instrumental in the squad’s success in the first game at Galle, this will be a major setback for the home team.
The top-ranked team, Australia, dominated the opening test in every area with little challenge from Sri Lanka. Nathon Lyon, Travis Head, and Mitchell Swepson, a spin trio, claimed 18 of the opening game’s 20 wickets. The first innings’ fifty runs were scored by all-rounder Cameron Green and in-form opener Usman Khawaja.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Date & Time: 8th July to 12th July at 10:00 AM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony LIV
SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Pitch Report:
In the first game, the pitch at Galle International Stadium proved to be a bowler’s paradise. With a combined total of 18 wickets, Australian spinners dominated all four innings. Although batsmen will try to use more run against the speed, we may anticipate a low-scoring match.
Injury News:
(If there are any updates, they will be added)
SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Matthews, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella(wk), Oshada Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha.
Australia
Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carrey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc/Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Nathon Lyon, Mitchell Swepson.
Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:
Top Picks- Batters
To prevent a series loss in this game, Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne needs to perform better and with greater accountability. In the most recent Test series against Bangladesh, he hit two sizable fiftys, but in the first game against Sri Lanka, he failed to reach the 30-run threshold in either of his two innings.
The seasoned opener Usman Khawaja maintains his excellent form while touring Sri Lanka. He was unbeatable at Galle after scoring 71 runs in the first inning and zero runs in the second. In his most recent five Test games, he has now amassed 233 fifties.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
In the first game, Cameron Green, a 23-year-old all-rounder, scored 77 runs off just 109 balls. While playing spin at Galle while important Australian hitters struggled in the first game, he exuded confidence.
With 4 wickets, all-rounder Ramesh Mendis, 27, was the top bowler for the home team in the opening game. He entered the game to bat at position eight and added 22 runs of his own.
Top Picks – Bowlers
The seasoned Australian spinner Nathon Lyon will be a crucial bowler for the guests in both innings. Lyon will be an excellent captain for your fantasy team because he took 9 wickets in the most recent game’s first and second innings.
The 28-year-old leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson claimed 5 wickets in the first Test match. He has only played in three Test matches so far, all on fields from the subcontinent. In this final game of the tour, he will be anxious to make it worthwhile.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Niroshan Dickwella, a wicketkeeper for Sri Lanka, scored the most runs for his team in the first inning while batting at position number seven. Given that Dhananjaya de Silva is unavailable for the second game, he is likely to be promoted.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Niroshan Dickwella, David Warner, Steven Smith (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka (vc), Ramesh Mendis, Cameron Green, Nathon Lyon, Pat Cummins, Maheesh Theekshana.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Niroshan Dickwella, Alex Carrey, Angelo Matthews, Steven Smith, Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Usman Khawaja (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Ramesh Mendis, Nathon Lyon, Mitchell Swepson, Maheesh Theekshana.
SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:
The 24-year-old opener Pathum Nissanka scored 23 and 14 runs in the first Test match. He has recently demonstrated remarkable promise in all formats, but he also faces consistency issues. It will be a great risk to choose him as the captain for this match because he is likely to get out early or make significant runs in the second match.
The second-ranked batsman in the ICC Test rankings, Marnus Labuschange of Australia, has just twice played on Asian surfaces. On surfaces from the sub-continent, he will be a dangerous choice for captain because he only got 13 runs in the first innings against Sri Lanka.
Player you should avoid:
The star Australian bowler Mitchell Starc has had trouble making an impact on pitches conducive to spin. In the most recent Test series against Pakistan, he only managed to take 8 wickets in 6 innings, while in the first game against Sri Lanka, he only managed to take one.
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